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bolt-hole: Meaning and Definition of
bolt-hole
Pronunciation: (bōlt'hōl"), [key]
— n.
- a hole in the ground, protected opening in bushes, etc., into which an animal can flee when pursued or frightened.
- a place or avenue of escape or refuge: The remote mountain village was a safe bolt-hole for refugees during the war.
See also:
- bolt-hole (Thesaurus)
