fort
/fɔɹt/
nounverb
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
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Noun 3 meanings
A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
Any permanent army post.
A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.
“The kids built a fort out of chairs and pillows.”
Verb 1 meaning
To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.
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FORT at a glance
FORT has 4 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (F 4 + O 1 + R 1 + T 1) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,236 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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