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foxhole

fox·hole

US/ˈfɑˌkshoʊl/ uncommon

noun

1.

a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English foxhol, from Old English foxhol, equivalent to fox + hole.

Phrases

  • Foxhole Circuit
  • foxhole radio
  • there are no atheists in foxholes

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