BLOCKHOUSE

Blockhouse

In military science, a blockhouse is a small, isolated fort in the form of a single building. It serves as a defensive strong point against any enemy that does not possess siege equipment or, in modern times, artillery. A fortification intended to resist these weapons is more likely to qualify as a fortress or a redoubt, or in modern times, be an underground bunker.

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Block House

The Block House is a historic building located off Naamans Road in Claymont, Delaware. The Block House is believed to be the only structure remaining of original settlement on Naaman's Creek.

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blockhouse

Noun

  1. A sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.
  2. A reinforced building from which to control hazardous operations, such as an explosion or a rocket launch.
  3. A temporary wooden fortification with a projecting upper story.


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