bolthole

See also: bolt-hole

English

Etymology

bolt +‎ hole

Noun

bolthole (plural boltholes)

A hole in an animal's den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit; i.e. a hole the animal may bolt through.
(figuratively) A second home, etc. where a person can go to escape the stresses of everyday life.
a bolthole in the Dordogne

Translations

hole used for escape

German: Schlupfloch (de) n

second home

German: Unterschlupf (de) m

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