redoubt

[ri-dout]

redoubt Definition

  • 1a small fort or defensive earthwork with a raised parapet and often a surrounding ditch
  • 2a place of refuge or defense

Using redoubt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "redoubt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soldiers took cover behind the redoubt as the enemy approached.

  • Example

    The town was used as a redoubt by the rebels during the war.

  • Example

    The castle was built as a redoubt against invaders.

redoubt Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with redoubt

  • the final line of defense or protection

    Example

    The last redoubt against the virus is vaccination.

  • a place that is considered to be the center of culture, education, and refinement

    Example

    Paris has long been known as a redoubt of civilization.

  • a place or group that is resistant to change and holds traditional values

    Example

    The rural areas of the country are often seen as redoubts of conservatism.

Origins of redoubt

from French 'redoute', from Italian 'ridotto', meaning 'place of retreat'

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Summary: redoubt in Brief

'Redoubt' [ri-dout] refers to a small fort or defensive earthwork, or a place of refuge or defense. It can be used literally or figuratively, as in 'The town was used as a redoubt by the rebels during the war.' Phrases like 'last redoubt' and 'redoubt of conservatism' extend the term's meaning. 'Redoubt' is a formal word that can be replaced by 'fortification' or 'defensive structure'.