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. |
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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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