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Definition of Fort

1. Noun. A fortified military post where troops are stationed.

Exact synonyms: Garrison
Generic synonyms: Military Post, Post
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Specialized synonyms: Fort George G. Meade, Fort George Gordon Meade, Fort Meade
Derivative terms: Fortify, Fortify, Garrison

2. Verb. Gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense.

Exact synonyms: Fort Up
Generic synonyms: Assemble, Foregather, Forgather, Gather, Meet

3. Noun. A fortified defensive structure.

Exact synonyms: Fortress
Specialized synonyms: Alcazar, Martello Tower, Presidio, Sconce
Specialized synonyms: Alhambra, Bastille, Tower Of London, Machu Picchu
Terms within: Battlement, Crenelation, Crenellation
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Defensive Structure
Derivative terms: Fortify

4. Verb. Enclose by or as if by a fortification.

Exact synonyms: Fortify
Generic synonyms: Close In, Enclose, Inclose, Shut In
Specialized synonyms: Trench, Embattle
Derivative terms: Fortification

5. Verb. Station (troops) in a fort.

Generic synonyms: Place, Post, Send, Station

Definition of Fort

1. n. A strong or fortified place; usually, a small fortified place, occupied only by troops, surrounded with a ditch, rampart, and parapet, or with palisades, stockades, or other means of defense; a fortification.