Trou-de-loup (Noun)
Meaning
A sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle to the enemy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval fortress had many defensive features, including a deep trou-de-loup to trap unwary attackers.
- During the siege, the defenders dug a series of trou-de-loups around the perimeter to hinder the enemy's advance.
- In ancient warfare, the trou-de-loup was a simple yet effective way to slow down enemy cavalry.
- The crusaders came under heavy fire as they attempted to cross the field of trou-de-loups outside the city walls.
- The design of the trou-de-loup made it nearly impossible for the enemy to escape once they fell into the pit.