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cat hole

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noun

  1. one of a pair of holes in the after part of a ship through which hawsers are passed for steadying the ship or heaving astern

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Pack out all your trash and dispose of poop properly: in a cat hole at least 8 inches deep and 200 feet or more away from any water source or other campsite.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Find a spot off trail and away from a water source, dig a cat hole 6-8 inches deep and 4-6 inches wide, bury your poo and pack out your toilet paper.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2022

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