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DEFENSIVE CONSTRUCTION [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Engineering (Military)
  • Types of Constructed Works
DEF

Something that fortifies, defends, or strengthens; especially: works erected to defend a place or position.

CONT

[A] blockhouse [is] a small, primitive fortification formerly built to protect settlements in the wilderness, military outposts, and trails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie construction (Militaire)
  • Types de constructions
DEF

Ouvrage fortifié ou ensemble d'ouvrages fortifiés.

DEF

Ouvrage de défense militaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería de construcción (Militar)
  • Tipos de construcciones
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