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fastness

noun

1 fastness

A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens.

synonyms: speed, swiftness.

Roget 666: refuge, sanctuary, retreat, fastness; acropolis; keep, last resort; ward; prison etc. 752; asylum, ark, ... show more

Dutch: gang, gangetje, snelheid, tempo, vaart, vaartje

2 fastness

The quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment.

synonyms: fixedness, fixity, fixture, secureness.

Dutch: kleurechtheid

3 fastness

A strongly fortified defensive structure.

synonym: stronghold.

Roget 717: defense, protection, guard, ward; shielding etc. v.; propugnation, preservation etc. 670; guardianship.    area defense; ... show more

Dutch: bolwerk, fort
Polish: twierdza, forteca


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