Hole
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British pronunciation/hˈə‍ʊl/
American pronunciation/ˈhoʊɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "hole"

Hole
01

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

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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.
02

an opening deliberately made in or through something

03

the playing period for each part of the course

What is a "hole"?

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.

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They completed the first hole in under par.
He struggled on the back nine, averaging 4.5 strokes per hole.
04

a depression hollowed out of solid matter

05

an unoccupied or empty space within a structure, plan, or arrangement

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He found a hole in his schedule to meet for coffee.
They found a hole in the traffic and quickly merged onto the highway.
06

a slang term for the mouth, often used in a derogatory or humorous manner

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He stuffed the sandwich into his hole and chewed happily.
She told him to keep his hole shut during the meeting.
07

a difficult or problematic situation, often one that is challenging to escape or resolve

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He found himself in a real hole after losing his job.
She dug herself into a hole by lying to her friends.
08

a flaw or defect in a plan, argument, system, or piece of work that weakens its overall integrity or effectiveness

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The engineer identified a hole in the software's security system.
There 's a hole in the argument that needs addressing before the presentation.
to hole
01

to create openings or perforations in a material or object by drilling, cutting, or other means

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He used a drill to hole the wooden planks for the construction project.
The worker had to hole the metal sheets before they could be installed.
02

(golf) to successfully hit the ball into the hole, typically with a putt

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She holes a tricky putt from 20 feet to save par.
He holed a long eagle putt on the par-5 18th.
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