as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great
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Recent Examples of bolt-hole
The Broadwick Soho’s Flute James MacDonald Broadwick Soho For 57-room bolt-hole Broadwick Soho, owner Noel Hayden was inspired by his 1980s upbringing in a quirky hotel in Dorset.
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel.
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt-hole
Noun
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On Tuesday night, 356 people sought refuge in these shelters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, Ben stumbled upon a small cave — presumably the very hideout where Javi sought refuge after the terrifying Doomcoming hunt.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values: values shared with the United States of America.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Red Sox carried a top-five payroll from 2004 to ’20, but in recent years went into retreat.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In Denver, where temperatures are expected to dip as low as 14 degrees (minus 10 degrees Celsius) over the weekend, the city has extended its cold weather shelters for those living on the streets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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At least two places to find shelter, like a rock pile, dense shrubs, brush, or a log pile.—
Bridget Fogarty,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Complications ensue, but the upshot is that father and daughter decide to help the geese migrate to a sanctuary in North Carolina.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The movement, which has roots in the medieval tradition of churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, was aimed at providing a safe haven for Central Americans running from political repression and violence in their home countries.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Stynes typically kicks off safaris in the Swiss winter haven of Zermatt.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The movement, which has roots in the medieval tradition of churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, was aimed at providing a safe haven for Central Americans running from political repression and violence in their home countries.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Bolt-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt-hole. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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