foxholes (Meaning)
foxholes
a pit dug usually hastily for individual cover from enemy fire, a pit dug usually in a hurry for individual cover against enemy fire
Synonyms & Antonyms of foxholes
foxholes Sentence Examples
- The soldiers huddled in the shallow foxholes, seeking shelter from the relentless barrage of artillery fire.
- The foxholes were only wide enough for one man, forcing them to lie cramped and uncomfortable.
- The rain pelted down on them relentlessly, turning the foxholes into muddy puddles.
- The enemy's attack seemed to come from all sides, forcing them to retreat from their foxholes.
- The artillery blasts created deafening explosions that reverberated through the foxholes.
- The soldiers longed for the safety of their homes, far away from the horrors of the foxholes.
- The walls of the foxholes were reinforced with sandbags, providing some protection from gunfire.
- The foxholes were their only sanctuary, a place where they could rest and escape the chaos of the battlefield.
- In the dim light of the foxholes, the soldiers shared stories and jokes, trying to find solace amidst the terror.
- As the night fell, the foxholes became a haven, shielding them from the enemy's advances and the relentless darkness.
FAQs About the word foxholes
a pit dug usually hastily for individual cover from enemy fire, a pit dug usually in a hurry for individual cover against enemy fire
wells, mines, shelters, pits, dugouts,bunkers, holes, lairs, burrows, dens
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The soldiers huddled in the shallow foxholes, seeking shelter from the relentless barrage of artillery fire.
The foxholes were only wide enough for one man, forcing them to lie cramped and uncomfortable.
The rain pelted down on them relentlessly, turning the foxholes into muddy puddles.
The enemy's attack seemed to come from all sides, forcing them to retreat from their foxholes.