holed

[US]/[həʊld]/
[UK]/[hoʊld]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To make a hole in something.; To pierce or penetrate.
adj.Having a hole or holes in it.; Containing a hole or holes.

Phrases & Collocations

holed up

holed through

holed deck

holed ship

holed garment

holed wall

holed barrel

being holed

holed and sunk

holed container

Example Sentences

the old tree was holed by the storm, its trunk riddled with gaps.

the basketball hoop was holed, making it impossible to play.

the window was holed by a stray bullet during the incident.

the weathered stone wall was holed with numerous small openings.

the ancient castle walls were holed for defensive purposes.

the metal sheet was holed to allow for ventilation.

the wooden fence was holed by rodents seeking shelter.

the pipe was holed, causing a significant leak.

the roof was holed after the hailstorm, letting in rain.

the abandoned building had several holed walls and windows.

the old diving helmet was holed to improve visibility.

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