Foxhole

usgb/ˈfɑːkshəʊl/
noun

A pit that soldiers dig to hide in during a war.

The soldier had to spend the night in the foxhole, hiding from the enemy.
Visual representation of "foxhole" - A pit that soldiers dig to hide in during a war

Often appears as...

  • duck into a foxhole
  • dig a foxhole
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Military Context

Use 'foxhole' to describe a soldier's protective hole during battle, not a structure like a bunker or base.

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Amidst heavy shelling, they took cover in their foxholes.
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Temporary Shelter

'Foxhole' refers to a small, temporary shelter, unlike permanent military fortifications.

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After advancing, soldiers had to dig new foxholes each evening.
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Immediacy

'Foxhole' often implies quick action; soldiers dig them urgently for immediate protection.

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The platoon scrambled to dig foxholes under the threat of an imminent attack.
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