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VocabJLPT N2

fort

Noun

Definitions

1. fort
2. stronghold
3. Fortification

This noun refers to a fortress or fortification — a heavily defended military structure. It is used in historical and strategic contexts, and can also appear metaphorically to describe something extremely well-defended or impenetrable.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The kids built a fort out of cardboard boxes and had a blast.

Sentence 2

Why on earth do you need fort-level access restrictions?

Sentence 3

If surveillance gets too heavy, doesn't the workplace start to feel like a fort?

Sentence 4

"This factory is locked down like a fort," I said.

Sentence 5

"Can you actually get into that fort on the hill?" he asked.