Fox Hole (Noun)
Meaning
A small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The soldier quickly jumped into the foxhole to avoid the hail of bullets raining down on the battlefield.
- During the intense firefight, the foxhole provided a temporary but vital refuge for the young lieutenant.
- As the enemy closed in, the platoon sergeant ordered his men to dig foxholes and prepare for a long night of fighting.
- The foxhole was cramped and dirty, but it was the only thing standing between the private and a hail of sniper fire.
- After hours of digging, the foxhole was finally complete, and the exhausted soldier collapsed into its relative safety.