trou-de-loup

Questions

What does trou-de-loup mean?

A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle.

Where does trou-de-loup come from?

French, literally "wolf-hole".

How to pronounce trou-de-loup

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