What is another word for fort?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːt] (IPA)

The word "fort" typically refers to a military structure designed for defense against enemy attacks. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to express this concept in different contexts. "Citadel" can be used to refer to a heavily fortified structure within a city, while "stronghold" implies a place of power or influence that is well defended. "Bastion" is often used in a metaphorical sense to refer to a powerful group or institution that is resistant to change, while "redoubt" refers to a small, isolated defensive position. Finally, "castle" can be used to describe a large and impressive fortified structure, often associated with medieval times.

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Usage examples for Fort

A delightful view of the town and its environs may be had from the old fort of Kristiansten.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
This was the time chosen by the bears for their daily exercise along our foot-path, and we were usually all awake with a knife or a lance in hand, not because there was any real danger, for our house cemented by ice was as secure as a fort, but because we felt more comfortable in a battle attitude.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
When we had traversed about twenty miles of the road, we came upon fort Sutter, which is inhabited by a tribe of Indians.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot

Famous quotes with Fort

  • I want a big house with a moat and dragons and a fort to keep people out.
    Victoria Beckham
  • fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.
    Francis Bacon
  • In this time the enemy began to undermine our fort, which was situated sixty yards from Kentucky River.
    Daniel Boone
  • Even someone who works with me, like this girl who works with me, her name is Sue. She lives with me and holds the fort; she takes care of all these little things. She takes care of the money situation, and I would not be able to live without someone like that.
    Caprice Bourret
  • A clear cold morning with high wind: we caught in a trap a large gray wolf, and last night obtained in the same way a fox who had for some time infested the neighbourhood of the fort.
    Meriwether Lewis

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