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foxholes Definition and Meaning in English (foxholes definition)

noun
Synonyms:dugoutstrenchesbunkers
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Foxholes definition: Small pits dug by soldiers as a shelter against enemy fire or observation.

Definitions of Foxholes

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Small pits dug by soldiers as a shelter against enemy fire or observation.

Example Sentences

military

“The soldiers quickly dug foxholes to protect themselves from the incoming artillery fire.”

military

“They spent the night in their foxholes, waiting for dawn.”

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