noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The hole created by an explosion, for example, in mining.
2. 2
   A hole in the bottom of a pump through which water enters.
3. 3
   The hole into which a blasting charge is inserted.

Etymology

From blast + hole.

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