Fort Knox
Kentucky bullion depository
Fort Knox is a U.S.
Army post in Kentucky that houses the United States Bullion Depository, where much of the nation's gold reserves are stored.
The facility's legendary security makes it a byword for impregnability: This place is like Fort Knox, Getting into her office is harder than breaking into Fort Knox.
Precious metal in bulk
- ingotCast metal block
- reservesResources held back
- depositorySecure storage location
- barsRods, taverns, or measures
vault · stored · 24k · assay · minted · refinery · fineness · hallmark
Protectors or watchmen
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- checkpointInspection station on route
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
alarms · patrol · cameras · sensors · gatehouse · watchtower · access control · biometrics
Impossible to penetrate
- impenetrableImpossible to pass through
- inviolableImpossible to breach
- unassailableImpossible to attack successfully
- secureProtected from harm
invulnerable · bulletproof · hermetic · adamantine · impervious · insurmountable · impassable · unyielding
Protected from harm
- untouchableExempt from criticism or harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- protectedKept from harm
- locked awayConfined in secure storage
inaccessible · impenetrable · symbol · proverbial · legendary · uncrackable
Organized land-based military
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- garrisonStationed military force
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
- soldiersMilitary personnel who fight
tanks · artillery · infantry · cavalry · battalion · brigade · platoon · division
Resources held back
- depositorySecure storage location
- currencyMedium of exchange
- fiscalOf public revenue
- monetaryOf or about currency
federal · exchequer · coffers · funds · capital · banking · audit · ledger
Secure storage location
- strongroomFortified chamber for valuables
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
bunker · storage · repository · chamber · safe · lockbox · compartment · sealed
bullion
Precious metal in bulk
- ingotCast metal block
- reservesResources held back
- depositorySecure storage location
bars · vault · stored · 24k · assay · minted · refinery · fineness · hallmark · precious
guards
Protectors or watchmen
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- checkpointInspection station on route
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
fence · alarms · patrol · cameras · sensors · gatehouse · watchtower · access control · biometrics · security clearance
unbreachable
Impossible to penetrate
- impenetrableImpossible to pass through
- inviolableImpossible to breach
- unassailableImpossible to attack successfully
secure · invulnerable · bulletproof · hermetic · adamantine · impervious · insurmountable · impassable · unyielding · lockdown
secure
Protected from harm
- untouchableExempt from criticism or harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- protectedKept from harm
locked away · inaccessible · impenetrable · symbol · proverbial · legendary · uncrackable
army
Organized land-based military
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- garrisonStationed military force
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
soldiers · tanks · artillery · infantry · cavalry · battalion · brigade · platoon · division · corps
reserves
Resources held back
- depositorySecure storage location
- currencyMedium of exchange
- fiscalOf public revenue
monetary · federal · exchequer · coffers · funds · capital · banking · audit · ledger · accounts
depository
Secure storage location
- strongroomFortified chamber for valuables
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- reinforcedMade more resistant
steel · bunker · storage · repository · chamber · safe · lockbox · compartment · sealed · granite
- KentuckyLouisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Kentucky Derby, bourbon
- Treasure Vaultsvault, safe, strongroom, treasury, bank vault
- Gold Storagegold vault, US Mint, Royal Mint
- Kentucky historyDaniel Boone, Henry Clay, statehood, Cumberland Gap, border state
- U.S. MilitaryArmy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Pentagon
- fortressescitadel, stronghold, keep, bastion, kremlin
Fort Knoxopen door
Barrier removed for entry
sieve · revolving door · paper wall · house of cards · wide open
Fort KnoxPonzi scheme
Fraudulent returns from newcomers
Bernie Madoff · bare cupboard · mattress · piggy bank · Enron
Fort Knoxpublic park
Municipal recreation grounds
open house · town square · open-air market · welcome center · free-for-all
fort, fortress, fortify, forts, fortified, fortification, fortifications, Knoxville, Knox