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Vocabulary Entry
fort
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A fortified building or military stronghold.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers took refuge in the fort during the battle."
"We visited an ancient fort that overlooked the valley."
"The fort was built to protect the town from invasions."
V
verb
To strengthen or secure (a place) against attack.
Example Sentences
"They need to fort the entrance before the storm arrives."
"The army will fort their position to resist any attacks."
"We decided to fort the stockpile in case of an emergency."
A
adjective
Strong or fortified, as in protection or defense.
Example Sentences
"He made a fort decision to not engage in the conflict."
"The fort walls were designed to withstand cannon fire."
"They built a fort camp to protect against wild animals."