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.
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. |
