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Stalin's lawn

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Stalin's grass

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Calque of German Stalinrasen.