Antonyms for blockhouse

Grammar : Noun

Spell : blok-hous

Phonetic Transcription : ˈblɒkˌhaʊs

opening

Definition 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

Synonyms for blockhouse

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