bolt-hole

• Substantif désignant une cachette ou un refuge secret où l'on peut se retirer pour échapper à un danger ou à une poursuite, souvent une issue de secours ou un abri dissimulé. Peut aussi désigner un terrier ou une retraite où un animal se réfugie.

A noun referring to a hole or passage through which an animal can escape into its burrow or den when being chased.

1. Escape route for an animalC1formal

   A hole or passage in a burrow or den that an animal uses to escape when being chased.

   Issue de secours d'un terrier

   • The rabbit disappeared into its bolt-hole when the fox approached.
   • The burrow had a hidden bolt-hole for quick escapes.
   • The animal used the bolt-hole to evade the predator.

2. Place of safety or refugeB2informalbritish

   A place where someone can go to escape from danger, stress, or unwanted situations.

   Refuge, lieu sûr

   • The cabin in the woods was his bolt-hole from city life.
   • She needed a bolt-hole to relax after the hectic week.
   • The small café became her bolt-hole during lunch breaks.

   Synonymesasylumhavenrefugeretreatsafe housesanctuaryshelter