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PILLBOX
An often squat building with thick, loopholed walls and a flat roof, designed to accommodate a variety of weapons, usually strategically positioned to cover a vulnerable point in a defensive system.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| GUN EMPLACEMENT | A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned. |
| SLIT TRENCH | A short trench used to protect troops or to provide defensive fire from, often dug for practice purposes. |
| TANK TRAP | An object or structure designed to obstruct the progress of a tank or armoured vehicle. Use more specific term where known. |
