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/fɔːrts/ /foʊrts/

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noun

Festungen

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Examples :

"During the war, soldiers lived and fought in the forts built along the border. "

Während des Krieges lebten und kämpften Soldaten in den Festungen, die entlang der Grenze gebaut wurden.

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noun

Festungen

Any permanent army post.

Examples :

"During the war, many soldiers lived in forts to protect the country. "

Während des Krieges lebten viele Soldaten in Festungen, um das Land zu schützen.

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noun

Handelsposten, Außenposten

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

Examples :

"During the fur trade era, many forts along the rivers served as vital trading posts where indigenous people exchanged furs for European goods. "

Während der Pelzhandelszeit dienten viele Handelsposten entlang der Flüsse als wichtige Handelsplätze, an denen indigene Völker Pelze gegen europäische Waren eintauschten.

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verb

Befestigen, verschanzen

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

Examples :

"The children used blankets and chairs to forts their living room into a secret hideaway. "

Die Kinder benutzten Decken und Stühle, um ihr Wohnzimmer in ein geheimes Versteck zu befestigen.

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