Meaning Of The Word Blockhouse

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blockhouse in American English
a strong wooden fort with a projecting second story and openings in the walls for the defenders to shoot from
noun: a fortified structure with ports or loopholes through which defenders may direct gunfire

blockhouse in British English
noun: (formerly) a wooden fortification with ports or loopholes for defensive fire, observation, etc

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