bolt–hole

noun \ˈbōlt-ˌhōl\

: a safe or restful place : a place where you can hide or escape from something that is dangerous or unpleasant

Full Definition of BOLT-HOLE

chiefly British

: a place of escape or refuge

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circa 1851

Synonyms: asylum, bolt-hole [chiefly British], harbor, harborage, haven, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, sanctum

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