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fort

/fɔːt/ /fɔɹt/

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noun

Festung, Burg

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Examples :

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

Die Armee baute eine Festung auf dem Hügel, um die Grenze zu schützen.

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noun

Festung, Burg

Any permanent army post.

Examples :

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

Die im Fort stationierten Soldaten waren für den Schutz der Grenze verantwortlich.

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noun

Handelsstation, Handelsposten

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. "

Das Fort der Hudson's Bay Company war ein entscheidender Handelsposten für die einheimische Bevölkerung.

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verb

Befestigen, verschanzen

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. "

Die Kinder befestigten ihr Schlafzimmer mit Decken und Kissen, um eine geheime Festung zu bauen.

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