holed
word · lemma: hole
/ˈhoʊɫd/
/hˈəʊld/
Definition
Having one or more holes in it, or (informally) being hidden away in a place for safety or secrecy.
Usage & Nuances
Used for literal holes in objects (like 'holed socks') or informally for hiding ('holed up in a cabin'). Not common as an adjective; mostly found in phrases like 'holed up'. Do not confuse with 'whole' (entire).
Spanish: con agujero(s) - agujereado - metido (refugio)Portuguese (BR): furado - com buraco(s) - escondido (refúgio)Portuguese (PT): furado - com buraco(s) - escondido (refúgio)Chinese (Simplified): 有洞的 - 藏起来的Chinese (Traditional): 有洞的 - 藏起來的Hindi: छेद किया हुआ - छेद वाला - छुपा हुआArabic: ذو ثقب - مختبئBengali: ছিদ্রযুক্ত - লুকিয়ে থাকাRussian: продырявленный - скрывающийсяJapanese: 穴のあいた - こもったVietnamese: bị thủng - ẩn náuKorean: 구멍 난 - 숨어 있는Turkish: delik - saklananUrdu: سوراخ شدہ - چھپا ہواIndonesian: berlubang - bersembunyi
Example Sentences
They were holed up in a cabin during the storm.
natural
My socks are holed and need to be replaced.
basic
The box was holed after falling on a nail.
basic
The net became holed and could not catch fish anymore.
basic
He spent the weekend holed up at home watching movies.
natural
By Monday, the car was holed with rust and would not start.
natural