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fastness

/ˈfɑːstnəs/noun

उच्चारण फ़ास्ट्नस

दुर्गम स्थान, गढ़, सुरक्षित ठिकाना

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noun
  1. 1

    [C] literary

    a place that is safe and difficult to attack, especially one in the mountains

    दुर्गम स्थान, गढ़, सुरक्षित ठिकाना

    • The rebels retreated to their mountain fastnesses.

    Synonyms stronghold fortress refuge

  2. 2

    [U]

    the quality of being fixed or not fading

    पक्कापन, स्थिरता (रंग का न उतरना)

    • The dye was tested for colour fastness.
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fast adjective