"fortification" in German fortification Befestigung Festigung Verschanzung Wehranlage Detailed translations for "fortification" fortification 1. general fortification(also: fixing, mounting, attachment, fastening) die Befestigung{feminine} fortification(also: consolidation) die Festigung{feminine} 2. military fortification(also: entrenchment) die Verschanzung{feminine} 3. history, defensive fortification(also: fortress) die Wehranlage{feminine} English synonyms for "fortification" fortification {n} munition