Blockhouse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blockhouse is a noun meaning A sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.
Meaning
A sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.
More Meanings
- A reinforced building from which to control hazardous operations, such as an explosion or a rocket launch.
- (dated) A temporary wooden fortification with a projecting upper storey.
Example Sentences
We had soon touched land in the same place as before and set to provision the blockhouse. All three made the first journey, heavily laden, and tossed our stores over the palisade.
Word Forms
- blockhouses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bunker, jail, prison, bunkers, stronghold, strongpoint.
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