blockhouses

plural of blockhouse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockhouses
Noun
  • Parts of those medieval fortifications can still be seen today in the museum’s lower levels.
    Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Historians believe the castle featured living quarters and fortifications, plus courtyards, kitchens, houses and workshops.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • When Columbus instructed settlers to build forts in large towns, Taínos attacked the settlers in large numbers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Blockhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockhouses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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