bolt-hole

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. A place of escape, hiding, or seclusion.

2. A hole through which to escape when in danger.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œ[New Zealand’s] growing reputation among the superrich as a bolt-hole -- a place insulated from the perils of nuclear war or pandemic -- has probably helped to bolster that image.” Natasha Frost; What a Job Posting That Went Viral Says About New Zealand; The New York Times; Nov 4, 2022.
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