dugout
noun
a boat made by hollowing out a log.
dugouts
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pluralof dugout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Twenty years ago, Dambrauskas looked out over the pitch at Old Trafford during one of his job interviews, dreaming that one day he would stand in one of the dugouts.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The four shelter in forest dugouts, hunting and gathering by day and telling stories at night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Friday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium was different — from the energy on the concourse to the noise from the dugouts and ultimately, the power from the Bruins’ bats.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2025
At Manchester United, some fans behind the dugouts are being relocated to convert those seats into 'premium-priced' hospitality areas.
From BBC ● May 10, 2025
New Guineans manage to look secure while paddling dugouts on calm lakes and rivers, but not even New Guineans can use a dugout in seas with modest waves.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
