The difference between Bastion and Fort

When used as nouns, bastion means a projecting part of a rampart or other fortification, whereas fort means a fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Fort is also verb with the meaning: to create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bastion and Fort

  1. Bastion as a noun:

    A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

  2. Bastion as a noun:

    A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.

  3. Bastion as a noun (figuratively):

    A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.

  1. Fort as a noun:

    A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

  2. Fort as a noun:

    Any permanent army post.

  3. Fort as a noun (historical):

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

  1. Fort as a verb:

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

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