dug-out

Definitions of dug-out
  1. noun
    a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground
    synonyms: bunker, kolenbunker, kolenruim, korjaal, prauw, spelersbank
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    types:
    schuttersput, schuttersputje
    a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire
    type of:
    fortificatie, vestingwerk, vestingwerken
    defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
  2. noun
    either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
    synonyms: korjaal, prauw, spelersbank
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