English Explanatory Dictionary

foothole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.
  2. A hole into which the foot can be wedged to aid in climbing; a foothold.
  3. A foothold.
  4. A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.

Pronunciation

en-au-foothole.ogg

Word forms

foothole footholes foot hole

Etymology

From foot + hole, possibly influenced by foothold.

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