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GRENADE SUMP [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
  • Bombs and Grenades
DEF

A small hole excavated at the bottom of the trench, into which any grenade entering the trench is thrown to reduce blast and shrapnel effects.

OBS

grenade scump: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Bombes et grenades
DEF

Petit trou creusé dans le fond de la tranchée, dans lequel sont jetées les grenades qui y entrent afin de réduire les effets de souffle et les shrapnels.

OBS

puisard à grenades : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

puisard à grenade : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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