Holed Meaning in English
word · lemma: hole
/ˈhoʊɫd/
hohld
/hˈəʊld/
hohld
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
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
They were holed up in a cabin during the storm.
natural
He spent the weekend holed up at home watching movies.
natural
By Monday, the car was holed with rust and would not start.
natural