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An igloo as a defensive position (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blockhouse

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This clue could be a double definition.

'an igloo' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a defensive position' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'as' is the link.

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(Another definition for blockhouse that I've seen is " concrete shelter".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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