blockhouse
pronunciation
How to pronounce blockhouse in British English:
UK [ˈblɒkhaʊs]
How to pronounce blockhouse in American English:
US [ˈblɑkhaʊs]
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- Noun:
- a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
Word Origin
- blockhouse (n.)
- c. 1500, of uncertain origin (see blockade (n.)). Also in 16c. French, Dutch, German.
Example
- 1. They ranged their guns on the enemy blockhouse .
- 2. The burly soldier pause at the foot of the blockhouse .
- 3. Against this type blockhouse in other locations .
- 4. Today in history is also the day dong cunrui exploded the blockhouse .
- 5. Dong cunrui is on battlefield , because firepower of the blockhouse on enemy bridge is too fierce , then his henan book monitor is taking him to go scamper blockhouse .