English Explanatory Dictionary

bolthole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hole in an animal’s den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit, i.e., a hole the animal may bolt through.
  2. A hidden place of emergency refuge.
  3. A second home, etc., where one can seek an escape or refuge from the stresses of everyday life.

Word forms

bolthole boltholes bolt-hole

Etymology

From bolt + hole.

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