Blockhouse
noun
A strong military building with small hatches for people inside to shoot out from for protection.
The soldiers took up their post in the blockhouse, ready to defend the base from any attack.
Often appears as...
- military blockhouse
- colonial blockhouse
Usage tips
Historical, Military
noun
A building used as a control center for activities in a specific area, such as railway transport.
The railway blockhouse was bustling with activity as they coordinated the flow of trains.
Often appears as...
- railway blockhouse
- control blockhouse
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A strong military building with small hatches for people inside to shoot out from for protection.
The soldiers took up their post in the blockhouse, ready to defend the base from any attack.
Often appears as...
- military blockhouse
- colonial blockhouse
Usage tips
Historical, Military
noun
A building used as a control center for activities in a specific area, such as railway transport.
The railway blockhouse was bustling with activity as they coordinated the flow of trains.
Often appears as...
- railway blockhouse
- control blockhouse
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Fortification
Originally, blockhouses were crucial in historical battles and colonies for defense.
The old blockhouse on the hill dates back to the 18th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Style
Blockhouses appear sturdy, made of materials like logs or concrete, projecting simplicity and strength.
Visitors admired the rugged construction of the colonial blockhouse.
Pro Tip 3/3Defensive Role
Functionally, blockhouses serve defensive purposes, with features for lookout and combat.
During the war, the blockhouse was manned 24/7 to watch for enemy advances.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Fortification
Originally, blockhouses were crucial in historical battles and colonies for defense.
The old blockhouse on the hill dates back to the 18th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Style
Blockhouses appear sturdy, made of materials like logs or concrete, projecting simplicity and strength.
Visitors admired the rugged construction of the colonial blockhouse.
Pro Tip 3/3Defensive Role
Functionally, blockhouses serve defensive purposes, with features for lookout and combat.
During the war, the blockhouse was manned 24/7 to watch for enemy advances.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Fortification
Originally, blockhouses were crucial in historical battles and colonies for defense.
The old blockhouse on the hill dates back to the 18th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Style
Blockhouses appear sturdy, made of materials like logs or concrete, projecting simplicity and strength.
Visitors admired the rugged construction of the colonial blockhouse.
Pro Tip 3/3Defensive Role
Functionally, blockhouses serve defensive purposes, with features for lookout and combat.
During the war, the blockhouse was manned 24/7 to watch for enemy advances.
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