Definition of Blockhouse

1. Noun. A stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire.

Generic synonyms: Fastness, Stronghold

Definition of Blockhouse

1. n. An edifice or structure of heavy timbers or logs for military defense, having its sides loopholed for musketry, and often an upper story projecting over the lower, or so placed upon it as to have its sides make an angle wit the sides of the lower story, thus enabling the defenders to fire downward, and in all directions; -- formerly much used in America and Germany.

Definition of Blockhouse

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blockhouse

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blockbusters
blockbusting
blockbustings
blockbusts
blocked
blocked aerogastria
blocked reading frame
blocked tear duct
blocker
blocker
blockers
blockhead
blockheaded
blockheads
blockhouse (current term)
blockhouses
blockier
blockiest
blocking
blocking
blockings
blocking activity
blocking agent
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blocking antibody
blockish
blocks
blocky
block anaesthesia

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