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blockhouse in Arabic

حِصْن ḥiṣn

blockhouse in Arabic: حِصْن (ḥiṣn). In English, blockhouse means a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.

Arabic words for blockhouse

sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports
حِصْن ḥiṣn

English meaning of blockhouse

  1. noun A sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.
  2. noun A reinforced building from which to control hazardous operations, such as an explosion or a rocket launch.
  3. noun A temporary wooden fortification with a projecting upper storey.

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Questions about blockhouse in Arabic

What is the meaning of blockhouse in Arabic?
Blockhouse in Arabic is حِصْن (ḥiṣn).
ما معنى كلمة blockhouse؟
Blockhouse: حِصْن (ḥiṣn).
What does blockhouse mean in English?
Blockhouse means a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports.

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