Definition of "fortifying" []

• Present participle of fortify. (verb)

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• "Bruce was awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds received at the hands of the enemy, as well as a Navy unit Commendation for his assistance in fortifying the infantry position where he was wounded."
• "The child had fallen asleep, so the woman placed it on a heap of furs and lent a hand in fortifying the camp."
• "I remember the long, nightmarish evening that we spent in fortifying the building."