Fort
01
fort
a strong building or area where soldiers stay to defend against enemies
Exempel
The soldiers defended the fort against enemy attacks.
Soldaterna försvarade fortet mot fiendens attacker.
The ancient fort overlooked the strategic valley.
Den gamla fästningen övervakade den strategiska dalen.
02
fort, fästning
a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area
Exempel
The soldiers stationed at the fort defended the strategic hilltop from enemy attacks.
Soldaterna som var stationerade i fortet försvarade den strategiska kullen från fiendens attacker.
The fort overlooked the river, providing a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.
Fästet övervakade floden och erbjöd en dominerande utsikt över det omgivande landet.
to fort
01
to place or station soldiers in a fort for defense or strategic purposes
Exempel
The general forted his troops along the border.
Soldiers were forted in the hilltop stronghold.
02
to enclose an area with fortifications or protective structures
Exempel
Engineers forted the perimeter against attack.
The settlers forted the trading post with timber palisades.
03
to take shelter or seek refuge in a fort or fortified place
Exempel
Families forted in the stronghold during the storm.
Villagers forted in the castle as raiders approached.
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