entrenching tool (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ɛnˈtrɛntʃɪŋ tuːl/
Definition
A portable, compact tool used for digging and excavating, typically by military personnel in the field.
Examples
The entrenching tool was essential for the soldiers to create a defensive position.
She used the entrenching tool to dig a shallow trench for the communication cables.
The entrenching tool was lightweight and easy to carry, making it a vital component of the soldier's kit.
How to Use entrenching tool
- use an entrenching tool (verb phrase)
- to use the tool for digging or excavating — "The soldiers were trained to use an entrenching tool to create a defensive position."
- entrenching tool kit (noun phrase)
- a set of equipment including the entrenching tool — "The soldier's entrenching tool kit included a shovel, pickaxe, and rope."
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