земля́нка — meaning in English

English meaning

• dugout noun A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.

Senses

земля́нка is used for these senses in English:

• dugout (military) A pit dug into the ground as a shelter, especially from enemy fire.
• zemlyanka dugout, earth-house (shelter or dwelling, especially in some Slavic countries)

dugout — full definition

1. noun A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.
2. noun A sheltered bench area beside a sports field where players and coaches sit during a game.
3. noun A rough shelter dug into the ground, especially one used by soldiers in the trenches.

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