mountain fastness

Frequency: 3.50.8 per million words

a remote, secure place or stronghold in the mountains

fastnessNOUN + fastness

Categories:

mountain

Examples (10)

  • The rebels retreated to their mountain fastness to escape pursuit.
  • Hidden in the mountain fastness, the ancient monastery remained untouched for centuries.
  • The bandits used the remote mountain fastness as their base of operations.
  • Legends speak of a mountain fastness where treasures lie buried.
  • The revolutionaries established their headquarters in a well-defended mountain fastness.
  • Even the strongest armies couldn't penetrate the natural mountain fastness.
  • The fortress was built into the mountain fastness, making it nearly impregnable.
  • Local tribes sought refuge in the mountain fastness during times of war.
  • The mountain fastness provided perfect protection from enemy forces.
  • Warriors defended their mountain fastness against all invaders.