rifle pit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rifle pit
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The first day we were placed on reserve, at a substantial rifle pit, about fifty yards back of the regular picket line.
From In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House by McBride, R. E.
In case a trench is not available the rifle pit can be used.
From Military Instructors Manual by Schoonmaker, Oliver
The earthwork was semicircular in form, and was hardly more than a rifle pit.
From On The Blockade by Optic, Oliver
"Sand rat"--a soldier on duty in the rifle pit during target practice.
From The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training by Ellis, Olin Oglesby
Some of our boys in the rifle pits declared they heard the Johnnies clap as I jumped down into the rifle pit on my return.
From Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts by Stone, James Madison
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