dugout
Definitions
A boat made by hollowing out a large log.
A low shelter facing a sports field where players and coaches sit when not in the game.
A roofed shelter, often partly underground, used for protection against enemy fire.
Examples
The baseball players retreated to the dugout to escape the sudden rain shower.
During the intense battle, the soldiers took cover in a makeshift dugout.
The coach stood in the dugout and signaled for the next batter to approach the plate.