PILLBOXES Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word pillboxes. (close relations)
Definition of PILLBOXES
Best Alternative Words for PILLBOXES
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blockhouses | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire | ||||||||
bunkers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hazard on a golf course • a large container for storing fuel • a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground verb • hit a golf ball into a bunker • fill (a ship's bunker) with coal or oil • transfer cargo from a ship to a warehouse | ||||||||
emplacements | nounn | |||||||
noun • military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon • the act of putting something in a certain place | ||||||||
fortifications | nounn | |||||||
noun • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it • the art or science of strengthening defenses • the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) | ||||||||
strongholds | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||||
toque | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs • a small round woman's hat | ||||||||
turban | nounn | |||||||
noun • a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head • a small round woman's hat |