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guardhouse

Pronunciation: /ˈgɑːdhaʊs/
Definition of guardhouse

noun

  • a building used to accommodate a military guard or to detain military prisoners.

guardhouse in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of guardhouse in the US English dictionary
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