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Word: Loophole
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (denoting an arrow slit): from obsolete loop ‘embrasure’ + hole
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːphəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules
Short Definition:ambiguity or inadequacy in law or set of rules
Examples:- they exploited tax loopholes
Definition:
an arrow slit in a wall.
Short Definition:arrow slit in wall
Word: Loophole
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːphəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make arrow slits in (a wall)
Short Definition:make arrow slits in
Examples:- the walls of the barracks were loopholed for muskets
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