- Castle stronghold - The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in
ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See
Illust. of Castle.
- Clench - Clutch - Grip - Interior of a cargo ship - The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck,
in which the cargo is stowed. - To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or
relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling
or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain. - To retain in one's keeping; to maintain possession of, or
authority over; not to give up or relinquish; to keep; to defend.
- Secure refuge - The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness;
security; faithfulness. - A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure
retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their fastnesses in the
mountains. - Conciseness of style. - The state of being fast or swift.
- Citadel - First fasten or lock castle - Military stronghold - Place of security - A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification,
sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of
defense or security. - To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to
guard; to fortify.