blindage

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from French blindage. === Noun === blindage (plural blindages) (military, historical) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework. (military) A deep dugout, often equipped with bunks and other fittings. A final layer of material such as sand or road scrapings that is spread to fill in any small gaps in the road surface and soak up any wet spots. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “blindage”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. == French == === Etymology === From blinder +‎ -age. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /blɛ̃.daʒ/ === Noun === blindage m (plural blindages) armour, armour plating ==== Descendants ==== → Belarusian: блінда́ж (blindáž) → English: blindage → Polish: blindaż → Portuguese: blindagem → Russian: блинда́ж (blindáž) → Ukrainian: блінда́ж (blindáž) === Further reading === “blindage”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012