Stalin's lawn

English

Etymology

Calque of German Stalinrasen.

Noun

Stalin's lawn (plural Stalin's lawns)

  1. (historical) A grid of upward-facing spikes placed on the ground within the fortified part of the Berlin Wall, designed to pierce the feet of anyone attempting to cross.
    Synonym: Stalin's grass
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