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bolt-hole

noun , chiefly British

Synonyms and Antonyms of bolt-hole

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger

her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great

Synonyms of bolt-hole

asylum, harbor, harborage, haven, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, sanctum, shelter

Words Related to bolt-hole

anchorage, mooring, port

abode, diggings, domicile, dwelling, habitation, house, housing, lodging, lodgment (or lodgement), pad, place, quarters, residence, rest, roof

cloister, closet, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway, hideout, lair

castle, fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, redoubt, stronghold

lean-to, lee, shed, windbreak

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