guardhouse
guardhouse · guardhouses
A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etcA station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
US/ˈɡɑɹdˌhaʊs/
Meaning
2 sensesA station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
Synonym of military prison.
More definitions
- a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From guard + house.From guard + house.
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Forms
plural: guardhouses| Singular | guardhouse |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonymssmall station at entrance:barbicanguard stationporter's lodge