guardhouse
nounUS /ˈɡɑɹdˌhaʊs/
Etymology From guard + house.
1
A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
2
Synonym of military prison.
- Synonyms
- barbican, guard station, porter's lodge
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