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fort

/fɔːt/ /fɔɹt/

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noun

حصن

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Examples :

"The army built a fort on the hilltop to protect the border. "

بنى الجيش حصناً على قمة التل لحماية الحدود.

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noun

حصن، قلعة

Any permanent army post.

Examples :

"The soldiers stationed at the fort were responsible for protecting the border. "

كان الجنود المتمركزون في الحصن مسؤولين عن حماية الحدود.

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noun

مركز تجاري

An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.

Examples :

"The Hudson's Bay Company's fort was a crucial trading post for the local indigenous people. "

كان مركز شركة خليج هدسون التجاري بمثابة مركز تجاري حيوي للسكان الأصليين المحليين.

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verb

حصّن، شيّد حصنا

To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

Examples :

"The children fortified their bedroom with blankets and pillows to create a secret fort. "

حصّن الأطفال غرفة نومهم بالبطانيات والوسائد لإنشاء حصن سري.

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