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loophole

noun

A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
OO
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈluːphəʊl

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noun

  1. A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons

noun

  1. An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

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