Fort meaning
The definition of a fort is a building that has been protected, often because of its military importance.
An example of a fort is a protected building where arms are stored and where guards are posted.
noun
A fortified place or position stationed with troops.
noun
A permanent army post.
noun
An enclosed place or fortified building for military defense, equipped as with earthworks, guns, etc.
noun
Fortification.
abbreviation
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Fortified.
abbreviation
A permanent army post, as distinguished from a temporary camp.
noun
hold the fort
- To make a defensive stand.
- To keep things in operation; remain on duty, etc.
idiom
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of fort
- Middle English strength, stronghold from Old French strong, strength from Latin fortis bhergh-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle French fort (adjective use is of Old French).
From Wiktionary