blockhouse (Meaning)
blockhouse (n)
a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
blockhouse (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.
A house of squared logs.
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blockhouse Sentence Examples
- The old blockhouse stood at the edge of the forest, a relic of past conflicts.
- The settlers built a sturdy blockhouse to defend against potential attacks by Native American tribes.
- We took shelter in the blockhouse during the storm, grateful for its solid construction.
- The blockhouse served as a strategic outpost during the war, providing a vantage point for surveillance.
- Explorers used the blockhouse as a temporary basecamp during their expedition into the wilderness.
- The blockhouse was equipped with loopholes for muskets, allowing defenders to fire upon approaching enemies.
- Despite its age, the blockhouse remained remarkably well-preserved, a testament to its builders' craftsmanship.
- The soldiers stationed at the blockhouse maintained a constant vigilance, watching for any signs of trouble.
- The blockhouse was surrounded by a sturdy wooden palisade, providing an additional layer of defense.
- Local legends spoke of hidden tunnels beneath the blockhouse, rumored to lead to secret chambers filled with treasure.
FAQs About the word blockhouse
a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fireAn edifice or structure of heavy timbers or logs for military d
fort,bunker, dugout, rampart, fortress, bulwark, parapet, redoubt, stronghold, fortification
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The old blockhouse stood at the edge of the forest, a relic of past conflicts.
The settlers built a sturdy blockhouse to defend against potential attacks by Native American tribes.
We took shelter in the blockhouse during the storm, grateful for its solid construction.
The blockhouse served as a strategic outpost during the war, providing a vantage point for surveillance.
