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око́п — meaning in English

okop

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English meaning

  • dugout noun A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.
  • excavation noun The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
  • foxhole noun A small pit dug in the ground for a soldier to shelter in during combat.
  • trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

Senses

око́п is used for these senses in English:

  • dugout (military) A pit dug into the ground as a shelter, especially from enemy fire.
  • excavation (countable) An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
  • foxhole (military) A small pit dug into the ground as a shelter for protection against enemy fire.
  • glory hole (military, slang) A military trench.
  • trench A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
  • trench (military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

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.

excavation — full definition

  1. noun The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
  2. noun An archaeological dig, or the site where one is taking place.
  3. noun A hollow or pit produced by digging.

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