dugout

• Abrigo ou construção coberta, geralmente escavada no solo, usada para proteção militar; também se refere à área coberta à beira do campo onde jogadores e treinadores de beisebol aguardam, quando não estão em jogo.

A noun referring to a shelter or structure, typically at the side of a sports field, where players and coaches sit when not actively playing.

1. Shelter for playersB1formalsport

   A covered shelter at the side of a baseball or softball field where players and coaches sit when not on the field.

   Abrigo dos jogadores

   • The manager shouted instructions from the dugout.
   • Players sat in the dugout waiting for their turn to bat.
   • The dugout was crowded with the entire team.

   Sinônimosbench

2. Shelter in the groundB2formal

   A shelter or dwelling that is dug into the ground, often used for protection or as a temporary home.

   Abrigo subterrâneo

   • The soldiers took cover in a dugout during the battle.
   • The ancient people lived in dugouts along the riverbank.
   • They built a dugout to protect themselves from the storm.

   Sinônimosbunkercaveexcavationfoxholepitshelter

3. B2formal

   A type of canoe made by hollowing out a log.

   Canoa de tronco

   • The indigenous people used a dugout to cross the lake.
   • He carved a dugout from a large tree trunk.
   • The dugout was sturdy and could carry several people.

   Sinônimosdugout canoepirogue