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Meaning of the word fort in English

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fort

US /fɔːrt/
UK /fɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

a fortified building or strategic position

Example:
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The soldiers defended the fort against the enemy attack.
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They built a small fort out of blankets in the living room.
Synonym:
fortresscitadelstrongholdbastionredoubt
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Related Word:
forte