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Fastness Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Fastness? [n] a strongly fortified defensive structure [n] the quality of being fixed in place [n] a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Fastness: fixedness \| fixity \| fixture \| secureness \| speed \| stronghold \| swiftness Related Terms \| Find terms related to Fastness: See Also \| acceleration \| bastion \| blockhouse \| citadel \| deceleration \| defence \| defense \| defensive structure \| donjon \| dungeon \| execution speed \| graduality \| gradualness \| haste \| hastiness \| hold \| hurriedness \| hurry \| immovability \| immovableness \| keep \| lodgement \| lodging \| lodgment \| pace \| precipitation \| rate \| redoubt \| retardation \| sconce \| slowing Fastness In Webster's Dictionary \Fast"ness\, n. [AS. f[ae]stnes, fr. f[ae]st fast. See {Fast}, a.] 1. The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness; security; faithfulness. All . . . places of fastness [are] laid open. --Sir J. Davies. 2. A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their fastnesses in the mountains. 3. Conciseness of style. [Obs.] --Ascham. 4. The state of being fast or swift.

Fastness Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fastness?

[n] a strongly fortified defensive structure
[n] the quality of being fixed in place
[n] a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"

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Fastness In Webster's Dictionary

\Fast"ness\, n. [AS. f[ae]stnes, fr. f[ae]st fast. See
{Fast}, a.]
1. The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness;
   security; faithfulness.

         All . . . places of fastness [are] laid open. --Sir
                                               J. Davies.

2. A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure
   retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their
   fastnesses in the mountains.

3. Conciseness of style. [Obs.] --Ascham.

4. The state of being fast or swift.

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