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A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also trapholes.

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  1. n. A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also trapholes.
  2. n. a sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle to the enemy
  3. A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also trapholes.
  4. A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructedas an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointedstake in the middle. The pits are called also trapholes.
  5. n a sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle to the enemy