fastness | ||
1. | [ noun ] the quality of being fixed in place | |
Synonyms: | fixity secureness fixture fixedness | |
Related terms: | immovability lodgment fasten | |
2. | [ noun ] a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens | |
Synonyms: | speed swiftness | |
Examples: | "the project advanced with gratifying speed" |
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Related terms: | pace haste deceleration acceleration graduality execution_speed travel_rapidly rush accelerate slow fast | |
3. | [ noun ] a strongly fortified defensive structure | |
Synonyms: | stronghold | |
Related terms: | defensive_structure keep hold blockhouse redoubt bastion | |
Similar spelling: |
fast_one fasten fasting faction fastener fastened |