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Trou-de-loup

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Trou′-de-loup′

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Trous-de-loup
.
[F.
trou
hole +
de
of +
loup
wolf.]
(Mil.)
A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also
trapholes
.

Definition 2024

trou-de-loup

trou-de-loup

English

Noun

trou-de-loup ‎(plural trous-de-loup)

  1. A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle.

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Etymology

French trou hole + de of + loup wolf.

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