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hole-and-corner

/'h/oU/l/@/n_'k/O/rn/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective satellite

relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life

adj.all

Examples
A hole-and-corner life in some obscure community.

Synonyms hole-in-corner

Source: WordNet 3.0
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

adj.all

Examples
Hole-and-corner intrigue.

Synonyms clandestine cloak-and-dagger hugger-mugger hush-hush secret surreptitious undercover underground

Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

holdup holdup man hole hole card hole out hole up hole-in-corner hole-in-the-wall holethnic holethnos holey holibut

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