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burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. [1/3 definitions] |
grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
mine2 |
a deep hole or area of holes made in the earth. Minerals such as gold, coal, or precious stones are dug out of mines. [1/5 definitions] |
moat |
a deep ditch dug around a castle, fort, or town for protection against enemies. Moats are usually filled with water. |
pit1 |
a wide, deep hole that either is dug or already in the ground. [1/5 definitions] |
quarry1 |
a large open hole or pit dug for mining stone, marble, gravel, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
trench |
a ditch that is packed on one side with the dirt dug from it, used as shelter and a place of protection from enemy fire. [1/3 definitions] |
well2 |
a deep hole dug in the ground to get water, oil, gas, or other natural resources. [1/4 definitions] |
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