block·house (bl k hous )n. 1. A military fortification constructed of sturdy material, such as concrete, and designed with ports for defensive firing or observation. 2. A heavily reinforced building used for launch operations of missiles and space launch vehicles. 3. A fort made of squared timbers with a projecting upper story. |
blockhouse [ˈblɒkˌhaʊs]
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1. (Military / Fortifications) (formerly) a wooden fortification with ports or loopholes for defensive fire, observation, etc
2. (Military / Fortifications) a concrete structure strengthened to give protection against enemy fire, with apertures to allow defensive gunfire
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a building constructed of logs or squared timber
4. (Astronautics) a reinforced concrete building close to a rocket-launching site for protecting personnel and equipment during launching
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| Noun | 1. |  blockhouse - a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive firestronghold, fastness - a strongly fortified defensive structure |
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