Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slit-trench
noun
/slɪt trɛnʧ/
Definition
A narrow trench created for shelter or concealment, typically for military purposes.
Examples
- During the battle, the soldiers quickly dug a slit-trench to take cover from enemy fire.
- The engineers constructed several slit-trenches along the perimeter of the base for improved defense.
Meaning
Slit-trenches are used to protect soldiers from enemy fire while keeping them camouflaged.
Synonyms
- foxhole
- dugout
- bunker
