blindage

noun /ˈblaɪn.dɪd͡ʒ/

1. A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework.

   historical

   A blindage may also be formed by covering the space between two traverses with beams, hurdles, earth, & c .

2. A deep dugout, often equipped with bunks and other fittings.

   There literally was left no space to step foot in the whole blindage: it was so choked with soldiers up to the very entrance.

3. 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.

   Surveyors differ in opinion, some use 10 per cent. of the screenings from the machine as blindage; the writer has tried these, but prefers the road scrapings.

Where it comes from

From blind + -age. Compare French blindage.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry blindage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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