fort

noun

1. A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
2. Any permanent army post.
3. (historical)An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.
4. A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.

   “The kids built a fort out of chairs and pillows.”

verb

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

name

1. A surname.
2. A district of Colombo, Sri Lanka.