Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dugout
noun
/ˈdʌɡ.aʊt/
Definition
A dugout is a shelter or a type of house that is dug into the ground or a hillside.
Examples
- The early settlers often used dugouts as protective homes during harsh weather.
- We canoed through the lake in our dugout made from a single tree trunk.
- After the storm, the dugout provided a safe place for the campers to stay.
Meaning
It can also refer to a type of small boat that is made from a log that has been hollowed out.
Synonyms
- cabin
- cave
- hollow
