Associations to the word «Bastion»

Wiktionary

BASTION, noun. A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
BASTION, noun. A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel
BASTION, noun. (figuratively) a person, or thing, who strongly defends some principle

Dictionary definition

BASTION, noun. A group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of communism".
BASTION, noun. A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.
BASTION, noun. Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley