"Fort Knox" meaning in All languages combined

See Fort Knox on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after Henry Knox, the Continental Army's chief of artillery during the American Revolution and the first United States Secretary of War. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Fort Knox}} Fort Knox
  1. A United States Army base located in Kentucky, United States.
    Sense id: en-Fort_Knox-en-name-81VE1kpM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 48 4
  2. The United States Bullion Depository, a vault where gold reserves are stored. Categories (topical): Gold
    Sense id: en-Fort_Knox-en-name-OS~~wyYi Disambiguation of Gold: 35 62 2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 48 4

Noun [English]

Etymology: Named after Henry Knox, the Continental Army's chief of artillery during the American Revolution and the first United States Secretary of War. Head templates: {{en-noun|?|head=Fort Knox}} Fort Knox
  1. (idiomatic) A place which is very difficult to get into. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-Fort_Knox-en-noun-Pb7dadhB

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