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guardhouse

Syllabification: (guard·house)
Pronunciation: /ˈgärdˌhous/

Definition of guardhouse

noun

  • a building used to accommodate a military guard or to detain military prisoners.
  • a building accommodating a guard who controls entrance to the grounds of a house, housing development, school, or other facility:the prestigious islands have opted for guardhouses, where the license plate numbers of visitors are copied down

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