noun

fort

fort, fortress

The soldiers defended the fort.

The soldiers defended the fort.

The kids built a fort out of pillows.

The kids built a fort out of pillows.

a strong building used for military defense They built a fort by the river.

Synonyms: fortress, stronghold, castle

From Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong'.

A fort is a 'fortified' or strong place.

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