fastness

• Sustantivo que designa un lugar fortificado o de difícil acceso, usado como refugio o defensa, a menudo en contextos históricos o literarios; también puede referirse a la cualidad de ser firme o rápido.

A noun referring to a secure, fortified place or stronghold, often used in historical or literary contexts.

1. Speed or quicknessB2formal

   The quality of being fast; rapidity.

   rapidez

   • The fastness of the cheetah is remarkable.
   • He was amazed by the fastness of the internet connection.
   • The fastness of her typing skills impressed the boss.

   Sinónimoscelerityquicknessrapidityspeedswiftnessvelocity

   Antónimosslownesssluggishness

2. Secure place or fortressC1formalbritish

   A strong, secure, or fortified place; a stronghold.

   Fortaleza, plaza fuerte

   • The castle served as a fastness against invaders.
   • They retreated to a mountain fastness for safety.
   • The ancient fastness was built on a rocky cliff.

   Sinónimosbastionbulwarkcitadelfortfortificationfortresskeepstronghold