The forted village, ringed with stout walls and watchtowers, offered refuge to weary travelers.

During the storm, the settlers forted the hill with logs and earth to protect the village.

The kids were forting in the backyard with sheets and chairs until sunset.

As the consultant emphasized, Fortes such as leadership and empathy are often overlooked in hiring decisions.

Forte submitted her research on sustainable architecture to the university journal.

The hikers paused to rest near the ancient hill-fort, whose earthen ramparts still marked the skyline.

After the first big snowfall, the neighborhood kids worked together to build an elaborate snow fort complete with arched entrances and lookout towers.

I traveled to Fort Worth last summer to visit the art museums and enjoy the cowboy culture.

Fort Yukon sits on the north bank of the Yukon River and serves as a cultural center for the surrounding villages.

Could you hold the fort while I'm at the conference tomorrow?