strongpoint

[ strawng-point ]

noun

1. a fortified defensive position; stronghold.

strongpoint

/ ˈstrɒŋˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a location that is by its site and nature easily defended
2. a spot in a defensive position that is heavily defended

Example Sentences

Ukraine’s General Staff said they had “partial success” around the tactically important Robotyne area in the Zaporizhzhia region, a key Russian strongpoint that Ukraine needs to retake in order to continue pushing south towards Melitopol.

From Washington Times

Ukraine’s General Staff said they had “partial success” around the tactically important Robotyne area in the Zaporizhzhia region, a key Russian strongpoint that Ukraine needs to retake in order to continue pushing south towards Melitopol.

From Seattle Times

Robust concrete structures, such as banks or government buildings, may be used as a strongpoint from which to defend.

From Washington Post

With the French Open being rescheduled from its usual May-June slot to late September and early October, cooler and wetter-than-usual weather could play to Halep’s strongpoint: outlasting opponents over long rallies with her fluid movement and improved stamina.

From Seattle Times

With the French Open being rescheduled from its usual May-June slot to late September and early October, cooler and wetter-than-usual weather could play to Halep’s strongpoint: outlasting opponents over long rallies with her fluid movement and improved stamina.

From Washington Times