holt

Converse of object

• construct: British Waterways has constructed an otter holt from logs to encourage otters to return to the canal for breeding.
• build: Edit Date: Sunday 18 Jun 2006 Event: Building an otter holt.
• breed: The basis of site selection for otter is mainly breeding holts or holt complexes, together with the immediate surroundings and cover.

Adjective modifier

• artificial: WT S RM 2. Monitor use of artificial holts by otters.

Modifies a noun

• site: Leave old riverside trees which may provide holt sites among the roots or in a hollow trunk.

Noun used with modifier

• otter: Edit Date: Sunday 18 Jun 2006 Event: Building an otter holt.
• chamber: Two barn owl nest boxes were erected and an otter chamber holt dug.