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bolt-hole Definition

bolt-hole (bōlt′hōl′)

noun

  1. a path of escape
  2. a place for hiding, seclusion, etc.

bolt-hole Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • favorite: From Monaco he traveled to Paraguay - a favorite bolt-hole of many of his war-time Nazi comrades - and disappeared from sight.
  • safe: Everyone needs to then move a single character from one location to another, as the characters scramble about looking for a safe bolt-hole.

Noun used with modifier

  • holiday: We've been invited to luncheon at the holiday bolt-hole of the owner of Capital.

Browse dictionary entries near bolt-hole

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  6. ‹ Bolshevik
  7. ‹ Bolsa Mexicana de Valores
  8. ‹ Bolsa de Madrid
  9. ‹ bolsa
  10. ‹ boloney
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