Blockhouse (Noun)
Meaning
A stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The garrison was instructed to retreat to the blockhouse in case of an enemy attack.
- During World War I, soldiers on both sides built numerous blockhouses to fortify their positions.
- In the early days of colonization, the settlers established a blockhouse as their primary defense against Native American raids.
- After the battle, the remaining troops took shelter in the heavily fortified blockhouse that still stood.
- A network of blockhouses was constructed along the border to deter enemy incursions and provide a secure base for counterattacks.