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- [blok-hous]
- /ˈblɒkˌhaʊs/
- /ˈblɒk.haʊs/
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- [blok-hous]
- /ˈblɒkˌhaʊs/
Definitions of blockhouse word
- noun blockhouse (formerly) a wooden fortification with ports or loopholes for defensive fire, observation, etc 3
- noun blockhouse a concrete structure strengthened to give protection against enemy fire, with apertures to allow defensive gunfire 3
- noun blockhouse a building constructed of logs or squared timber 3
- noun blockhouse a reinforced concrete building close to a rocket-launching site for protecting personnel and equipment during launching 3
- noun blockhouse a strong wooden fort with a projecting second story and openings in the walls for the defenders to shoot from 3
- noun blockhouse any building of squared timber or logs 3
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Origin of blockhouse
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Middle Dutch blochuus, equivalent to bloc block + huus house
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Parts of speech for Blockhouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blockhouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blockhouse
noun blockhouse
- fortification — the act of fortifying or strengthening.
- bastion — If a system or organization is described as a bastion of a particular way of life, it is seen as being important and effective in defending that way of life. Bastion can be used both when you think that this way of life should be ended and when you think it should be defended.
- fortress — a large fortified place; a fort or group of forts, often including a town; citadel.
- stronghold — a well-fortified place; fortress.
- manor — (in England) a landed estate or territorial unit, originally of the nature of a feudal lordship, consisting of a lord's demesne and of lands within which he has the right to exercise certain privileges, exact certain fees, etc.
Antonyms for blockhouse
noun blockhouse
- opening — an open or clear space.
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