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shot hole
noun
- a condition in plants in which small, rounded spots drop out of the leaves, appearing as if the leaves were riddled by shot, resulting from infection or injury.
shot hole
noun
- a drilled hole into which explosive is put for blasting
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shot hole1
First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences
The bullet had gone through the gag into the jaw; that is why there was a shot-hole in the scarf, but only one shot.
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The turret was now in bright flames, which flashed out furiously from window and shot-hole.
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My idea of a good three-shot hole is one that stretches for 500 to 530 yards, three fine shots being wanted.
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The good two-shot hole is one of the nicest and best holes on a course when it is really good.
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The seventh is good, calling for a most accurate second, and the eleventh is the finest one-shot hole to be found anywhere.
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