rifle pit

American  

noun

1. a pit or short trench affording shelter to riflemen in firing at an enemy.

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Etymology

Origin of rifle pit

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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.

Then Tommy stepped into our rifle pit and laid down.

From Wings of the Wind by Harris, Credo Fitch

Our camp was on sloping ground, the rifle pit at the foot of the slope.

From In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House by McBride, R. E.

Sometimes if the rifle pit is wet a couple of barrels are put in and the sentries stand in the barrels.

From "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders by Currie, John Allister

A few minutes later, Watusk and his followers rode over the edge of the hill to the left of the rifle pit, and down into the valley.

From The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest by Footner, Hulbert