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Hole: meaning, definitions and examples

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hole

 

[ həʊl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in golf

A small, round opening in the ground on a golf course, typically 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter, into which the ball must be hit.

Synonyms

hollow, opening, pit

Examples of usage

  • The golfer managed to sink the ball into the hole with a perfect putt.
  • She celebrated her hole-in-one by buying drinks for everyone at the club.
  • The ball rolled just past the edge of the hole, causing frustration for the player.
Context #2 | Noun

in the ground

A hollow place in a solid surface.

Synonyms

cavity, hollow, pit

Examples of usage

  • The dog dug a hole in the backyard to bury its bone.
  • He fell into a deep hole while walking in the woods.
  • The workers filled the hole in the road with gravel and asphalt.
Context #3 | Verb

digging

To make a hole or opening in something by digging.

Synonyms

burrow, dig, excavate

Examples of usage

  • She used a shovel to hole the ground for planting flowers.
  • The miners holed the wall to create a passage through the mountain.
  • He carefully holed the ice to go fishing.

Translations

Translations of the word "hole" in other languages:

🇵🇹 buraco

🇮🇳 छेद

🇩🇪 Loch

🇮🇩 lubang

🇺🇦 дірка

🇵🇱 dziura

🇯🇵 穴 (あな)

🇫🇷 trou

🇪🇸 agujero

🇹🇷 delik

🇰🇷 구멍

🇸🇦 ثقب

🇨🇿 díra

🇸🇰 diera

🇨🇳 洞

🇸🇮 luknja

🇮🇸 hola

🇰🇿 тесік

🇬🇪 ხვრელი

🇦🇿 dəlik

🇲🇽 agujero

Etymology

The word 'hole' has Old English origins, coming from the Old English word 'hol'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to an opening or hollow space. The concept of a hole has been significant in various fields, from golf to construction, symbolizing emptiness or a void in a surface. The versatility of the word 'hole' has made it a common and essential part of everyday language.

See also: holey, holistic.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,512, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.