Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trood-l-oo]
- /ˌtrud lˈu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trood-l-oo]
- /ˌtrud lˈu/
Definitions of trous-de-loup word
- noun plural trous-de-loup a conical or pyramidal pit with a pointed stake fixed vertically in the center, rows of which are dug in front of a fortification to hinder an enemy's approach, formerly used chiefly against cavalry. 1
- noun trous-de-loup any of a series of conical-shaped pits with a stake fixed in the centre, formerly used as protection against enemy cavalry 0
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Origin of trous-de-loup
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < French: literally, wolf hole
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Parts of speech for Trous-de-loup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trous-de-loup popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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