foxhole

noun
UK: /ˈfɒks.həʊl/
US: /ˈfɑːks.hoʊl/

  1. A hole in the ground used by soldiers as a shelter against enemy fire.

    1. The soldier dove into the foxhole.
    2. They huddled in the damp foxhole, waiting for the shelling to stop.

Synonyms

shelter bunker hideout dugout trench
foxhole intransitive-verb

  1. To hide or take shelter in a defensive position, often avoiding responsibility or involvement.

    1. He foxholed during the argument.
    2. The manager foxholed in his office to avoid the angry customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "foxhole" is /ˈfɒks.həʊl/ in British English and /ˈfɑːks.hoʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foxhole": shelter, bunker, hideout, dugout, trench.

Example usage of "foxhole": "The soldier dove into the foxhole.". More examples on the page.