mousehole

noun

Meaning

A hole through which a mouse enters a room.
Any small hole or opening.
(drilling) The storage area on a drilling rig where the next joint of drilling pipe is held until needed.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mouse(English)doormouse(English)mousery(English)mousehood(English)mousekin(English)mouse mat(English)mousemat(English)muset(English)mousetrap(English)cornish(English)cornwall(English)lifeboat(English)

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Sources

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