Search for words

Refine search criteria

Choose an word from the list. Use the scroll bar to see all the words.
Fill up the form below to narrow your search. Use the scroll bar to see the submit button.
Speaker and interview
Word or expression

 

Locations Map

Search Results...

There are 1 examples displayed out of 1 filtered.

Scuttle-hole

Parf of speech: Noun, OED Year: 1684, OED Evaluation: Nautical

A square or rectangular hole or opening in a ship's deck smaller than a hatchway, furnished with a movable cover or lid, used as a means of communication between deck and deck; also a similar hole in the deck or side of a ship for purposes of lighting, ventilation, etc.

ExampleMeaning
Probably. Um but I- I don't remember you-know being t-- we used to ride our bikes all over the place and go out to the scuttle-hole for a picnic and um. Well we- we'd go- when we were in our teens we'd go out to the scuttle-hole, have a picnic and.
Perhaps a park or picnic area.