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trou·-de-loup (tro̵̅o̅′də lo̵̅o̅′)

noun pl. trous-de-loup 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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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