what was the entrenching tool used for?
<answer> An entrenching tool can be used to dig a slit trench or a sanitation ditch, to bury trash, or to clear a spot to pitch a tent. <context> An entrenching tool can be used to dig a slit trench or a sanitation ditch, to bury trash, or to clear a spot to pitch a tent. It may be small, but it sure works better than bare hands or a stone. And because it’s small, it can easily be stored in the back of a vehicle to help dig out if you’re stuck.