Fort ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fort ( noun )

1. A strong or fortified place, typically a small fortress or castle, used to defend a town or city.
2. A military stronghold or other fortified place.
3. A fortified and manned position, typically one of a series along a border or coast, used for observing and resisting enemy activity.

Origin:

From middle english fort, from old french fort, from latin fortis ("strong").

Examples:

1. The fort was built to protect the city from invaders.
2. He was stationed at a fort in the desert.
3. The fort was attacked by the enemy.
4. He visited the fort on a school trip.
5. The fort was built during the colonial period.

(As a verb)

Fort ( verb )

1. A strong or fortified place, typically a small fortress or castle, used to defend a town or city.
2. A military stronghold or other fortified place.
3. A fortified and manned position, typically one of a series along a border or coast, used for observing and resisting enemy activity.

Origin:

From middle english fort, from old french fort, from latin fortis ("strong").

Examples:

1. The fort was built to protect the city from invaders.
2. He was stationed at a fort in the desert.
3. The fort was attacked by the enemy.
4. He visited the fort on a school trip.
5. The fort was built during the colonial period.