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Foxhole: meaning, definitions and examples

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foxhole

 

[ หˆfษ’kshoสŠl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military term

A foxhole is a small pit dug into the ground used by soldiers for hiding, protection, or observation during combat. It offers a degree of cover and is typically used in battlefield situations to shield troops from enemy fire.

Synonyms

dugout, pit, shelter

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers quickly dug a foxhole to hide from enemy fire.
  • He spent the night in a cold foxhole waiting for dawn.
  • The foxhole provided enough cover for the snipers to operate safely.

Translations

Translations of the word "foxhole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cova de raposa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคฎเคกเคผเฅ€ เค•เฅ€ เค–เฅ‹เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fuchsloch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lubang rubah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธััั‡ะธะน ะฝั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒ›ใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trou de renard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agujero de zorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tilki yuvasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ์šฐ ๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุญุฑ ุงู„ุซุนู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹็‹ธๆดž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lisja jama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ refagrรณf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะปะบั– ั–ะฝั–ัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผlkรผ yuvasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agujero de zorro

Word origin

The term 'foxhole' originated during wartime, particularly in World War I and World War II. It combines 'fox', referring to the animal that digs burrows, and 'hole', reflecting the physical nature of the structure. The use of the word emphasizes not only the practicality of creating a small defensive position but also conjures the image of cunning and stealth associated with the fox. Over time, the term has been adopted into broader military vernacular, symbolizing the notion of safety and the need for tactical evasion in combat situations. The imagery of a soldier taking refuge like a fox in its burrow illustrates the survival instinct ingrained in military training. The concept of the foxhole has since permeated popular culture, often symbolizing the struggles and camaraderie of soldiers in harsh conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,098 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.