Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-a-hole-in
Phrase
/meɪk ə hoʊl ɪn/
Definition
To create an opening or a gap in a material or surface.
Examples
- He will make-a-hole-in the wall to install the window.
- To hang the picture, first, you need to make-a-hole-in the drywall.
- Remember to wear safety goggles when you make-a-hole-in the metal sheet.
Meaning
The phrase ‘make-a-hole-in’ describes the action of piercing or breaking through a substance, such as making a hole in a piece of wood or fabric.
Synonyms
- drill
- pierce
- puncture
- break through
