מְצוּדָה
metzudah
Formal HebrewFormsמְצוּדוֹת
MeaningA strong building made to protect people from an attack.
HistoryThis word first appears in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to hunt". A "metzuda" was a strong place, often on a mountain, where someone could hide from enemies. The meaning of a strong, safe place to fight from is the same today.
Example
The soldiers protected the fortress.
