Etymology

Stalin's lawn

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

German Stalinrasen
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  1. German · calque ofStalinrasen
  2. English todayStalin's lawn

Calque of German Stalinrasen.

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