De vestingmuur
Example: De vestingmuur beschermde vroeger de oude stad tegen vijanden.
Definition
"De vestingmuur" refers to a fortified wall built around a city or town to protect it from enemy attacks. Historically, these walls served as defensive structures that guarded inhabitants by preventing invasions and controlling access to the settlement.
Etymology
The term "de vestingmuur" comes from Dutch, where "vesting" means fortress or fortification, and "muur" means wall. Together, they describe a protective barrier around a fortress or city. This combination highlights the wall's primary function as a defensive structure in historical contexts.
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"De vestingmuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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