noun
- a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and which is defended against attack
verb
- to strengthen or secure a place with defensive works
Usage: often used with ‘up’
Examples
- The old fort overlooks the harbor.
- Soldiers were stationed at the fort to guard the border.
- We visited a Civil War fort during our field trip.
- The children built a fort out of blankets and pillows.
- They decided to fort up in the abandoned building.
- The settlers had to fort themselves against the harsh winter.