#126 bastion

bastion- a projecting work in a fortification; any fortified place; a thing or person regarded as upholding or defending an attitude, principle

- C16 from French- bastillon, bastille

On the top of the bastion is a covered way and gravel walk, with cannon pointing in every direction.

The lobbyists managed to convince the last bastion of opposition.

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