Definitions for Fortfɔrt, foʊrt

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. garrison, fort(noun)

    a fortified military post where troops are stationed

  2. fortress, fort(verb)

    a fortified defensive structure

  3. fort, fort up(verb)


  4. fortify, fort(verb)

    enclose by or as if by a fortification

  5. fort(verb)

    station (troops) in a fort


  1. fort(Noun)

    A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

  2. fort(Noun)

    Any permanent army post

  3. Origin: From fort (adjective use is of ).

Webster Dictionary

  1. Fort(noun)


  2. Origin: [F., from fort strong, L. fortis; perh. akin to Skr. darh to fix, make firm, and to E. firm Cf. Forte, Force, Fortalice, Comfort, Effort.]


  1. Fort


Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Fort

    fōrt, n. a small fortress: an outlying trading-station, as in British North America.—adj. Fort′ed (Shak.), guarded by forts. [Fr.,—L. fortis, strong.]


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Fort in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Fort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Edward Snowden:

    Meanwhile, a thousand people at Fort Meade just opened Twitter.

  2. Jay Granley:

    The Fort McMurray situation has everyone thinking, that's for sure.

  3. Charlie Castillo:

    I don't see that happening here, but Fort Bliss has always been an open base.

  4. Francis Bacon:


  5. Stephen Fagin:

    Many Fort Worth residents recall this visit as the last moment of happiness before tragedy struck.

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