1. small pits or trenches dug by soldiers for protection during combat
Usage: military

Examples

• The soldiers quickly dug foxholes to protect themselves from enemy fire.
• During the battle, troops took cover in their foxholes.
• The foxholes were barely deep enough to shield the men from shrapnel.
• Rain filled the foxholes, making conditions miserable for the infantry.
• Each foxhole could accommodate one or two soldiers.
• The company spent the night in foxholes along the ridge.