Dugout (noun)

1. A shelter, typically made out of wood or other natural materials, that is dug into the ground, often used by soldiers during war.
2. A small boat made by hollowing out a log, typically used by Indigenous peoples in North America.
3. A shelter or bench, usually covered, for the players and coaches of a baseball team, located near the playing field.

Origin:

From middle english dog-hutte, from dog ("dwelling") + hutte ("hut"), equivalent to dog +‎ out.

Examples:

1. During the war, soldiers would often take shelter in dugouts to protect themselves from enemy fire.
2. The indigenous people used dugouts to navigate the river.
3. The baseball team huddled in the dugout during a rain delay.
4. The dugout provided a shaded area for the players to rest.
5. The dugout was an essential part of the baseball game.