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dugout

/dʌɡaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does dugout mean?

noun

A hole or excavation in the ground, especially one used as a shelter or hiding place. A compartment or section in a boat or aircraft.

Example

"The baseball team took cover in the dugout during the storm."

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