make a hole

verb — 2 senses

make a hole

verb

Etymology Originally used in US Navy submarines

1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, hole.

2

Usually, As imperative To open a path, by moving aside as needed, allowing someone or something of situational importance to pass through.

Related terms
hole
Hyponyms
26 termsbore, burrow, drill, delve, dent, dig, dint, excavate, gouge, gouge out, hollow, hollow out, jump, mine, misdig, perforate, pierce, prick, punch, puncture, sap, scoop, scoop out, stave in, tunnel, undermine

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