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fort

UK/fɔːt/ US/fɔɹt/ common
noun (2) verb (3)

noun

1.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

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2.

verb

1.

gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense

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2.

drive forcibly as if by a punch

  • “the nail punched through the wall”
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3.

Origin

From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.

Phrases

  • blanket fort
  • climbing fort
  • fairy fort
  • Fort Archambault
  • Fort Augustus
  • Fort Bend County
  • Fort Benton
  • Fort Collins
  • St Fort

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