1. (noun)garrison, fort a fortified military post where troops are stationed Synonyms: fort, fortress, garrison
2. (verb)fortress, fort a fortified defensive structure Synonyms: fort, fortress, garrison
3. (verb)fort, fort up gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense Synonyms: fort, fort up, fortify
4. (verb)fortify, fort enclose by or as if by a fortification Synonyms: fort up, fortify, gird, build up, fort, spike, arm, beef up, lace, strengthen
5. (verb)fort station (troops) in a fort Synonyms: fort up, fortify
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'fort'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. fort Fortification is the general word for any artificial defensive work; a fortress is a fortification of especial size and strength; a fortress is regarded as permanent, and is ordinarily an ind Synonyms: fortification, castle, citadel, fastness, fort, fortress, stronghold