Redoubt

usgb/rɪˈdaʊt/
noun

A protected place with strong defenses, usually used in military terms.

The soldiers retreated to their redoubt when they saw the enemy troops approaching.
Visual representation of "redoubt" - A protected place with strong defenses, usually used in military terms.

Often appears as...

  • military redoubt
  • defensive redoubt
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Military Context

Redoubt is often used in military situations to describe a fortified defensive structure.

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The general ordered the construction of a redoubt to prepare for the impending siege.
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Figurative Usage

Redoubt can also be used figuratively, implying a safe space where someone retreats or has a strong stance.

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His office was a redoubt where he felt secure from the chaos.
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Literal vs Metaphorical

Distinguish between a physical fortification and a metaphorical place of security or defense.

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The protesters used the university as a redoubt for their ideas.
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