The difference between Fort and Fortress

When used as nouns, fort means a fortified defensive structure stationed with troops, whereas fortress means a fortified place.

When used as verbs, fort means to create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt, whereas fortress means to furnish with a fortress or with fortresses.

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  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.

  1. Fortress as a noun:

    A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

  2. Fortress as a noun (chess):

    A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.

  1. Fortress as a verb (transitive):

    To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify.

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