BLOCKHOUSES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word blockhouses. (close relations)
Definition of BLOCKHOUSES
blockhouse
Best Alternative Words for BLOCKHOUSES
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bastions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group that defends a principle • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle • projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | ||||||||
citadels | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | ||||||||
fortresses | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fortified defensive structure | ||||||||
forts | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fortified military post where troops are stationed • a fortified defensive structure verb • gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense • enclose by or as if by a fortification • station (troops) in a fort | ||||||||
garrisons | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fortified military post where troops are stationed • United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) • the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place verb • station (troops) in a fort or garrison | ||||||||
strongholds | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure |