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blockhouse

The correct spelling is blockhouse.

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noun

Say it like: Blo-kho-wse

The correct spelling is blockhouse. A sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.

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

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