holt
word
/ˈhoʊɫt/
hohlt
/hˈəʊlt/
hohlt
Definition
A small woodland or group of trees; an old literary word for a little forest.
Usage & Nuances
'Holt' is rarely used in modern English except in poetry, old texts, or place names. It means 'small wood' or 'woodland'. Not used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: pequeño bosque - arboledaPortuguese (BR): bosque pequeno - arvoredoPortuguese (PT): pequeno bosque - arvoredoChinese (Simplified): 小林地 - 小树林Chinese (Traditional): 小林地 - 小樹林Hindi: छोटा जंगल - उपवनArabic: غابة صغيرة - بستان صغيرBengali: ছোট বন - গাছপালাRussian: роща - лесокJapanese: 小森（しょうしん） - 林Vietnamese: lùm cây - khu rừng nhỏKorean: 작은 숲 - 숲Turkish: küçük orman - koruUrdu: چھوٹا جنگلIndonesian: hutan kecil - belukar
Example Sentences
A fox ran into the holt to hide.
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They walked quietly through the old holt.
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Birds sang sweetly in the holt at dawn.
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"The holt looks beautiful in the evening light," she said softly.
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Local legends say the holt is home to ancient spirits.
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You don't hear the word 'holt' much these days except in old books.
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