Bolt Hole

Pronunciation: /boʊlt hoʊl/

Definitions of bolt hole

noun a place where someone can go to be alone or to avoid other people

Example Sentences

A1 I found a bolt hole in the wall to hide from the storm.

A2 The rabbit dug a bolt hole in the ground to escape from predators.

B1 The spy had a secret bolt hole where he could hide important documents.

B2 The hiker discovered a hidden bolt hole in the mountainside for shelter during the storm.

C1 The criminal used a network of bolt holes to evade capture by the police.

C2 The survivalist had multiple bolt holes scattered throughout the wilderness for emergencies.

Examples of bolt hole in a Sentence

formal During the storm, the villagers sought refuge in the nearest bolt hole.

informal When things got too hectic, John always had a bolt hole to escape to.

slang I found a cool bolt hole to chill in while everyone else was partying.

figurative Reading has always been my bolt hole from the chaos of everyday life.

Grammatical Forms of bolt hole

• plural: bolt holes
• comparative: more bolt hole
• superlative: most bolt hole
• present tense: bolt hole
• future tense: will bolt hole
• perfect tense: have bolt holed
• continuous tense: is bolt holing
• singular: bolt hole
• positive degree: bolt hole
• infinitive: to bolt hole
• gerund: bolting hole
• participle: bolt holed

Origin and Evolution of bolt hole

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'bolt hole' originated from the practice of small animals, such as rabbits, seeking refuge in small burrows or holes to escape predators.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bolt hole' has come to be used metaphorically to refer to a place of refuge or escape for humans in times of danger or distress.