1. fascine - Noun
2. fascine - Verb
A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBritish developments for Shermans included the fascine (used by 79th Armoured Division ), Crib, Twaby Ark, Octopus, Plymouth ( Bailey Bridge ), and AVRE ( SBG bridge). Source: Internet
It is also known as "The General of All Weapons" The fascine knife is a somewhat similar tool and weapon used by European armies throughout the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Source: Internet