blockhouse
Pronunciación: [ˈblɒkˌhaʊs]
Palabra
Contexto: «military»
(noun) a strong building used for defense during a war or fight. It keeps people safe from enemies, like a little fortress.
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During the battle, the soldiers took shelter in the blockhouse to stay safe.
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The old blockhouse was not strong enough to protect the soldiers from the enemy's attack.
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Have you ever seen a blockhouse that was used during a war?
Contexto: «construction»
(noun) a small, simple building or shed that is often used on construction sites or for keeping tools. It's like a little house where workers store their equipment.
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The workers built a blockhouse on the site to keep their tools dry and secure.
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There wasn't a blockhouse available, so the tools were left out in the rain.
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What do you keep inside your blockhouse on the construction site?
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