guardhouse

== English == === Etymology === From guard +‎ house. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɑɹdˌhaʊs/ === Noun === guardhouse (plural guardhouses) A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc. Synonym of military prison. ==== Synonyms ==== (small station at entrance): barbican, guard station, porter's lodge ==== Translations ====