n. [ L. fortificatio : cf. F. fortification. ] 1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle. [ 1913 Webster ]
[そとばり, sotobari](n) (1) posting something to the exterior of a building, etc.; something posted in such a place; (2) fortifications outside a military encampment[Add to Longdo]