noun a hole or opening in a wall or partition, especially one through which a man can insert his penis to engage in anonymous sexual activity on the other side
In construction, a glory hole refers to a hole or opening in a dam or levee for controlled release of excess water.
In mining, a glory hole is a pit or excavation where ore is extracted from the bottom upwards.
A glory hole is a hole in a wall or partition, often in public restrooms or adult bookstores, used for anonymous sexual encounters.
In glassblowing, a glory hole is a furnace used for reheating glass objects to keep them malleable during the shaping process.
In the context of a writer, 'glory hole' may be used as a metaphor for a mysterious or unknown source of inspiration or creativity that one taps into for their work.
A psychologist may use 'glory hole' to refer to a hidden or repressed aspect of a person's psyche that is uncovered during therapy or self-exploration.
An architect may use 'glory hole' to describe a small opening or window designed to let in natural light or provide a glimpse of a specific view in a building.
In geology, 'glory hole' can refer to a type of open pit mining where a large excavation is made to extract minerals or ores from the earth.