trou-de-loup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

trou-de-loup trous-de-loup

Etymology

French, literally "wolf-hole".

Synonyms

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