Blockhouses

/ˈblɑkˌhaʊzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of blockhouse; multiple small fortified buildings used for defense or military purposes.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding '-es' to 'blockhouse.' The term remains in use for historical sites and some military installations.

Kelly Says

Blockhouses dot the American frontier—many survive as historic sites and show how colonists and soldiers adapted to defensive warfare using heavy timber and tight spaces.

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