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 fort fort /ˈfɔrt/

noun

  1. () (military) a fortified military post where troops are stationed  ( fort , garrison )
    (military) a fortified military post where troops are stationed
  2. () A fortified defensive structure  ( fort , fortress )
    a fortified defensive structure
     The ancient fortress stood tall, overlooking the city.
    The ancient fortress stood tall, overlooking the city.

verb

  1. Station (troops) in a fort  ( fort )
    station (troops) in a fort
  2. Enclose by or as if by a fortification  ( fort , fortify )
    enclose by or as if by a fortification
  3. Gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense  ( fort , fort up )
    gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense