A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.
A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.
A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
Any large prominence; something that resembles a bastion in size and form.
To furnish with a bastion.
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding.
The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case.
The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.