boyau
/ˈbwɑːjəʊ/ /ˈbɔɪəʊ/Military
noun
A minor trench connecting two different positions on a battlefield, typically built in a zigzag pattern to protect against raking by gunfire; a communication trench.
Origin
Late 17th century. From French boyau, specifically use of boyau bowels, intestines.
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