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fort

noun

ˈfȯrt

Definition of fort next

as in fortress

a structure or place from which one can resist attack a series of forts along the frontier

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Recent Examples on the Web The fort was unearthed during ongoing excavations at Tell Al-Abqain. —

Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 Although the original fort was destroyed in 1677 by French pirates, Skansin was later rebuilt and served as the local headquarters for Britain’s Royal Navy during World War II. —

David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 During a dig at Burghead fort in Scotland, a volunteer spent weeks digging with no finds. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024 During the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, the fort’s success was largely due to its construction from palmetto logs, which absorbed the cannonballs’ impact without splintering. —

Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fort

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