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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A hidden place of emergency refuge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
A second home, etc., where one can seek an escape or refuge from the stresses of everyday life.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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History
From bolt + hole.
Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.
