blockhouse

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Noun blockhouse has 1 sense

blockhouse - a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
--₁ is a kind of stronghold, fastness

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Term: Blockhouse

Noun

1. A fortified structure, often made of wood, built to serve as a defensive outpost or shelter.

Sample Sentence: The blockhouse was constructed with thick walls and small windows to provide protection from enemy attacks.

2. (North American) A small hut or cabin made of logs.

Sample Sentence: The hunters built a cozy blockhouse in the middle of the forest for their overnight stay.

Verb

1. To fortify or reinforce with a blockhouse.

Sample Sentence: The military decided to blockhouse the entrance to the base to enhance security measures.