Pronunciation: /ˈhʌvəl/
noun a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
A1 The poor family lived in a small hovel on the outskirts of town.
A2 The hovel was made of mud and straw, with a leaky roof.
B1 Despite its humble appearance, the hovel provided shelter from the harsh weather.
B2 The hovel was cramped and dark, but it was home to the old man for many years.
C1 The dilapidated hovel stood as a stark reminder of the poverty in the area.
C2 The explorer stumbled upon a hidden hovel deep in the forest, untouched by civilization.
formal The poor family lived in a small hovel on the outskirts of town.
informal I can't believe they expect us to stay in this hovel for the weekend.
slang This hovel is a dump, let's get out of here.
figurative His mind was like a cluttered hovel, filled with chaotic thoughts.
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