Creephole
Pronunciation : Creep"hole` (-hl`)
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. A hole or retreat onto which an animal may creep, to escape notice or danger.
2. A subterfuge; an excuse.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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