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    Meurtrière (en. Murderer)

    /mœʁ.tʁi.ɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A slit or opening, often in a wall, allowing shooting without being seen.
    The archers hid behind the murder holes to attack their enemies.
    Les archers se cachaient derrière les meurtrières pour attaquer leurs ennemis.
    In a figurative context, it can refer to a reduced space for expressing an idea or opinion.
    He uses the murder hole method to slip his criticisms in quietly.
    Il utilise la méthode meurtrière pour faire passer ses critiques en douce.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'meurtrier', from the verb 'meurtrir' which means to injure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide behind a murder hole
    To avoid being seen while having the possibility to act.
    se cacher derrière une meurtrière

    Related Words

    to injure
    To inflict a wound, to cause pain.
    meurtrir
    attack
    The act of harming someone or something.
    attaque
    defense
    The act of protecting or defending against an attack.
    défense

    Slang Meanings

    Clever use of limited space to defend oneself.
    He always has his little murder hole to go unnoticed in conversation.
    Il a toujours sa petite meurtrière pour passer inaperçu dans la conversation.