hole
Plural
holes
1
an empty space in the body or surface of something solid
- The golfer aimed for the hole on the green to complete the putt.
- There was a large hole in the roof after the storm passed through.
- He fell and twisted his ankle when he stepped into a hidden hole in the ground.
- The tailor patched the hole in the jacket with a piece of fabric.
- The mouse found a small hole in the wall where it could hide from the cat.
2
an opening deliberately made in or through something
3
the playing period for each part of the course
A hole in golf refers to one of the individual sections of the course that players aim to complete. Each hole has a starting point, called the tee, where players hit the ball, and a target, the hole itself, located on the green. The goal is to get the ball from the tee to the hole in as few strokes as possible. A typical 18-hole golf course consists of 18 different holes, each with its own challenges, such as varying distances, obstacles, and hazards. Players aim to complete each hole efficiently, contributing to their overall score.
- They completed the first hole in under par.
- He struggled on the back nine, averaging 4.5 strokes per hole.
- The 9th hole was particularly challenging with a tight fairway and deep bunkers.
- She had a consistent round, never taking more than three putts on any hole.
- He eagled the par-5 15th hole with a long approach shot and a perfect putt.
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4
a depression hollowed out of solid matter
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5
an unoccupied or empty space within a structure, plan, or arrangement
- He found a hole in his schedule to meet for coffee.
- They found a hole in the traffic and quickly merged onto the highway.
- There was a hole in the seating arrangement at the event, so they added an extra chair.
- She left a hole in her calendar to accommodate any last-minute plans.
6
a slang term for the mouth, often used in a derogatory or humorous manner
- He stuffed the sandwich into his hole and chewed happily.
- She told him to keep his hole shut during the meeting.
- The comedian had the audience laughing with every word that came out of his hole.
- He couldn't believe the rude comment that came out of her hole.
- She was known for her quick wit and sharp remarks from her hole.
7
a difficult or problematic situation, often one that is challenging to escape or resolve
- He found himself in a real hole after losing his job.
- She dug herself into a hole by lying to her friends.
- They worked together to get out of the financial hole they were in.
- The company's poor decisions left them in a deep hole.
- He knew he was in a hole when he couldn't pay off his debts.
8
a flaw or defect in a plan, argument, system, or piece of work that weakens its overall integrity or effectiveness
- The engineer identified a hole in the software's security system.
- There's a hole in the argument that needs addressing before the presentation.
- The detective found a significant hole in the suspect's alibi.
- Critics pointed out several holes in the plot of the movie.
- The lawyer exploited a hole in the opposing counsel's case.
9
a separate, isolated unit in prison with reduced privileges
- He was sent to the hole for breaking prison rules.
- Inmates in the hole have limited access to phones and TV.
- The hole is used for punishment or temporary isolation.
- She spent a week in the hole after the fight.
- Being in the hole can be mentally exhausting.