"trou-de-loup" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trous-de-loup [plural]
Etymology: French, literally "wolf-hole". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|trous-de-loup}} trou-de-loup (plural trous-de-loup)
  1. (military, historical) 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. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: tiger pit, traphole

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