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SHELTER-TRENCH

\ʃˈɛltətɹˈɛnt͡ʃ], \ʃˈɛltətɹˈɛnt‍ʃ], \ʃ_ˈɛ_l_t_ə_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_n_tʃ]\

Definitions of SHELTER-TRENCH

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Mil.) Slight earthen parapet thrown up from a shallow ditch; a hasty and temporary, cover to troops from the fire of an enemy.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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