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Synonyms for blockhouse

Grammar : Noun
Spell : blok-hous
Phonetic Transcription : ˈblɒkˌhaʊs

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Définition of blockhouse

Origin :
  • c.1500, of uncertain origin (see blockade (n.)). Also in 16c. French, Dutch, German.
  • As in bunker : noun underground shelter
  • As in fort : noun stronghold
  • As in citadel : noun top, tower
  • As in fort/fortress : noun stronghold
  • As in fortification : noun reinforced position
Example sentences :
  • It stands on the site of a blockhouse erected by the Swedish settlers in 1677.
  • Extract from : « The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia » by Frank Cousins
  • The blockhouse was blown up after the capture of its defenders.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various
  • So we pushed on into the town and stayed there until a blockhouse was built.
  • Extract from : « Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail » by Ezra Meeker
  • At this time there was also a blockhouse at Canseau, where a few soldiers were stationed.
  • Extract from : « A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I » by Francis Parkman
  • So a blockhouse was built out of the Building of the blockhouse, La Navidad.
  • Extract from : « The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) » by John Fiske.
  • Soon the sand was baking, and the resin melting in the logs of the blockhouse.
  • Extract from : « Treasure Island » by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • They had a public library in 1796, and preaching in the blockhouse from the beginning.
  • Extract from : « Stories Of Ohio » by William Dean Howells
  • Here in the blockhouse was where they hoped to be able to hold out.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • Cooper had assigned himself to a gunport in the east wall of the blockhouse.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • The white men, retreating, were converging on the front door of the blockhouse.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

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