Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bolt-hole
noun
/ˈboʊlt hoʊl/

Definition
A safe place to hide or escape to.

Examples
- After the argument, he found his bolt-hole in the nearby cabin.
- The secluded beach was her favorite bolt-hole from the chaos of the city.

Meaning
A bolt-hole is a term used to describe a location where someone can go to avoid trouble or to find refuge.

Synonyms
- hideaway
- refuge
- shelter
- sanctuary
- retreat