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fougasse

fougasse

1 9.9
A hidden pit filled with explosives and metal pieces to hurt people or vehicles
  • noun
  • /fuˈɡæs/
  • NSFW
: fougasse
  • During the battle, a hidden fougasse exploded and damaged several vehicles.

Examples

  • The soldiers set up a fougasse to ambush the enemy.

  • Soldiers learned how to construct a fougasse as part of their field training.

  • The engineers carefully avoided the area where a fougasse was suspected to be buried.

  • They discovered a fougasse hidden in the ground.

  • The soldiers were warned to stay clear of the fougasse placed in the road to ambush enemy vehicles.

  • After the explosion from the fougasse, debris was scattered across the battlefield.

  • The military team carefully examined the area for any hidden fougasse before advancing.

Synonyms

IED
vsfougasse
  • NSFW
52 7.6

A bomb made from everyday items that explodes to hurt people or damage things

describes a specific pit filled with explosives and fragments to attack troops or vehicles
improvised explosive device
vsfougasse
  • Offensive
9 5.6

A bomb made from everyday things used in attacks

describes a specific pit filled with explosives and fragments to attack troops or vehicles

How Destructive

nuclear weapon
  • NSFW
396 3.5
to bomb
316 3.1
landmine
  • Specialized
12 3.9
fougasse
  • NSFW
1 9.9
firecracker
48 2.6

Surface Forms

fougasse singular
fougasses plural

Etymology

Fougasse in the military sense comes from the same root focus 'hearth' because soldiers used the word for a pit of explosives that made a big 'fire' or blast. That's why a fougasse can mean a hidden explosive device used to attack enemy troops or vehicles.