skyttegrav — meaning in English

English meaning

• sap noun The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients.
• trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

Senses

skyttegrav is used for these senses in English:

• sap (military) A narrow ditch or trench made from the foremost parallel toward the glacis or covert way of a besieged place by digging under cover of gabions, etc.
• trench (military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

sap — full definition

1. noun The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients.
2. noun A gullible or easily fooled person.
3. verb To gradually drain someone's strength, energy, or resolve.
4. noun A small, weighted club, often leather-covered, used as a hand weapon.

trench — full definition

1. noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
2. noun A deep, narrow defensive ditch used by soldiers in war.
3. verb To dig a long narrow ditch.

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