fort | ||
1. | [ noun ] (military) a fortified military post where troops are stationed | |
Synonyms: | garrison | |
Related terms: | military_post fort_george_g._meade military arm garrison fortify | |
2. | [ noun ] (military) a fortified defensive structure | |
Synonyms: | fortress | |
Related terms: | defensive_structure martello_tower alcazar alhambra Tower_of_London presidio battlement fortify | |
3. | [ verb ] enclose by or as if by a fortification | |
Synonyms: | fortify | |
Related terms: | enclose trench fortress | |
4. | [ verb ] gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense | |
Synonyms: | fort_up | |
Related terms: | meet gather fortress | |
5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3127 | |
6. | [ verb ] station in a fort, as of troops | |
Related terms: | station garrison | |
Similar spelling: |
forty Forti Forth forte fourth Foret Foard forrad Ford |