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List of holes

Different kinds of holes, gaps and other empty spaces.

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Dis forDitch

A ditch is a long hole, similar to a trench but ditches are less likely to be filled in later. Ditches can be dug for drainage or as a barrier to keep animals in or out.

Dis forDrain

A drain is a type of hole, usually attached to a drainpipe, where water can escape from somewhere like a bath, washbasin or road. The entrance to a drain is usually covered by a grate. You can use the word drain to describe the process of the water leaving somewhere, or the hole through which the water escapes.

Fis forFissure

A fissure is a relatively deep, narrow hole in something. Some fissures are natural features of things, others are caused by external damage.
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Gis forGap

A gap is a small space between two things, or a small break in something continuous like a fence. A gap can be measured in distance, like the gap between the two buildings in the picture, or it can be measured in time. For example, some people take a gap year between school and university.

Gis forGash

A gash is a large, deep, jagged wound. The dog in the picture has had a gash on his face stitched up.
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Gis forGroove

A groove is a long, narrow hole. Grooves are found on old style records like in the picture, or along one edge of floorboards.
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His forHole

A hole is where a piece of something is missing. The door in the picture has two holes in it.
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Mis forMoat

A moat is a trench dug around a structure like a castle to stop people from getting in. Moats may be dry, or filled with water.

Nis forNotch

A notch is a shallow hole cut into something. Notches are usually V-shaped, but are often square. Notches are often used when building houses or furniture to slot another piece of wood into, for extra strength at a join.
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Pis forPiercing

A piercing is a hole made through some part of your body, with a piece of jewelry worn in the hole. The most common part of the body that people get pierced is their ears.