The difference between Fort and Watchtower

When used as nouns, fort means a fortified defensive structure stationed with troops, whereas watchtower means an observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

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

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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. Watchtower as a noun:

    An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

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