trou-de-loup
trou-de-loup
Definition
trou·-de-loup (tro̵̅o̅′də lo̵̅o̅′)
noun pl. trous′·-de-loup′tro̵̅o̅′-
Mil. any of the conical pits with a vertical pointed stake in the center of each, formerly built in rows as an obstacle to the enemy, esp. to enemy cavalry
Etymology: Fr, lit., wolf hole
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