Foxhole (noun)

1. A shallow hole in the ground used by soldiers as a shelter from enemy fire.
2. A temporary and often crude shelter, especially one used by soldiers in battle.
3. A trench or pit used for protection from enemy fire, typically during military combat.

Origin:

The term foxhole was originally used during world war i and derived from the idea that soldiers were digging shallow holes to avoid enemy fire and look like foxes hiding in their dens.

Examples:

1. The soldiers sought refuge in a foxhole during the barrage.
2. He had to crawl into the foxhole and stay there for hours.
3. The foxhole provided limited protection from the enemy's fire.
4. The foxhole was the only shelter for the soldiers.
5. The foxhole was a miserable place to spend the night.