Fougasse

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Fougade \Fou`gade"\, Fougasse \Fou`gasse"\, n. (Mil.)
     A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface of
     the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is
     made in a position likely to be occupied by the enemy.
     [1913 Webster]