creephole
creephole · creepholes
A hole or retreat into which an animal can creep, to escape from view or dangerA hole or retreat into which an animal can creep, to escape from view or danger.
Meaning
2 sensesA hole or retreat into which an animal can creep, to escape from view or danger.
(figuratively)A subterfuge; an excuse.
Origin
From creep + hole.From creep + hole.
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