fort — meaning in English

English meaning

• fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
• fort noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
• quick adj Moving or happening fast.

Senses

fort is used for these senses in English:

• fast Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].
• fort A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

fast — full definition

1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

fort — full definition

1. noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
2. noun A simple structure built from furniture, blankets, or boxes as part of a game.

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