blockhouses

Definition of blockhousesnext
plural of blockhouse
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Noun
  • Covering the sarcophagus Yellow daffodils bloom beside wartime fortifications at the Chernobyl plant as workers in ordinary clothes, with badges and special permits, pass through the restricted zone.
    Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The fortifications on the southern and western sides stretch 1,312 feet long, predating the 1st-century legionary camp for which Vindonissa is famous.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to exploring the forts and lighthouses, families can enjoy coastal trails, bird-watching, and stargazing.
    Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Even populous British colonies like Virginia and Pennsylvania grew blurry on their western frontiers, where indistinct borders were protected by a few lonely forts.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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“Blockhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockhouses. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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