cathole

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small pit, dug in the earth by hikers etc in order to bury faeces.
  • (nautical) Either of two circular holes cut in the stern of a sailing man of war on the level of the capstan, used for the passage of stern hawsers.

Etymology

Compound from English cat (former derogatory term for a person) + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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