foxhole
Translation
foxhole
Examples
The soldiers dug a foxhole for protection.
The soldiers dug a foxhole for protection.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) foxhole a small pit dug by a soldier for cover The soldier hid in a foxhole.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trench, dugout, bunker
Etymology
A compound of 'fox' and 'hole'. It first referred to a fox's burrow, then was used for a military pit that looked similar.
Memory Tips
Picture a soldier hiding in a hole in the ground, just as a fox would hide in its den.