"spider hole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spider holes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spider hole (plural spider holes)
  1. (military) A small, usually camouflaged hole dug in the ground where someone can hide. Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: slit trench
    Sense id: en-spider_hole-en-noun-ABPFxyC9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

Inflected forms

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