Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A temporary shelter for men employed in constructing or guarding railroads, or other works in exposed situations.
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Examples
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There was a storm-house, for stamping off the snow and depositing extra articles of carriage, and for dogs, who, like the Peri, must stand outside the paradise within.
Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories 1865
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While waiting on deck, a couple of sky-rockets were discharged from the storm-house by way of signal for a pilot.
Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. Tyrone Power 1818
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Tallahassie -- she was flush deck, so was Tallahassie -- had stump-royal masts, and a storm-house abaft, so had Tallahassie, hurrah!
Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. Tyrone Power 1818
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