hole

US /hoʊl/
UK /hoʊl/
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1.

a hollow place in a solid body or surface

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There's a small hole in my sock.
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The rabbit dug a hole in the ground.
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2.

a difficult or awkward situation

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He got himself into a real hole with his gambling debts.
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We're in a deep hole and need to find a way out.
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1.

to make a hole or holes in something

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The carpenter will hole the wood for the screws.
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The bullet holed the wall.
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