Found 2 items, similar to Trous-de-loup.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: trous-de-loup
trou-de-loup
n : a sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle
to the enemy
[also:
trous-de-loup (pl)]
trous-de-loup
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trou-de-loup
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Trous-de-loup
Trou-de-loup
\Trou“-de-loup”\, n.; pl.
Trous-de-loup. [F. trou
hole + de of + loup wolf.] (Mil.)
A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed
as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a
pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also
trapholes.
[1913 Webster]