fastness fastness /ˈfæstnəs/
noun
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A strongly fortified defensive structure
(
fastness
, stronghold
)
a strongly fortified defensive structure
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The quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
(
fastness
, fixedness
, fixity
, fixture
, secureness
)
the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
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A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
(
fastness
, swiftness
, speed
)
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
The project advanced with gratifying speed
the project advanced with gratifying speed