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dugout.

A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdʌɡaʊt/
  1. A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.

  2. Someone with old-fashioned or outdated ideas, an old fogey; especially, an elderly soldier brought in for temporary service.

    historical · slang
  3. A small portable case for equipment used to smoke marijuana.

    slang
  4. A pit used to catch and store rainwater or runoff.

    Canadian-Prairies
  5. A rough dwelling consisting of an excavation in the ground, typically roofed with turf or basic sheeting.

  6. Hence, a shelter used in trench warfare, used for simple accommodation out of enemy fire.

  7. A sunken shelter at the side of a sports field where non-playing team members and staff can sit during a game.

Where this word comes from

From the verb phrase dug out.

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