Strong’s definition
a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness
KJV gloss list in the source
castle, defense, fort(-ress), (strong) hold, be hunted, net, snare, strong place.
Source pronunciation notation: maw-tsood'
Derivation recorded by Strong
or (feminine) מְצוּדָה; or מְצֻדָה; for H4685 (מָצוֹד);
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