LOOPHOLE

loophole

(noun) a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons

loophole

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Noun

loophole (plural loopholes)

(historical) A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

Verb

loophole (third-person singular simple present loopholes, present participle loopholing, simple past and past participle loopholed)

(military, transitive) To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers

(transitive) To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.

Source: Wiktionary

---

Loop"hole`, n.

1. (Mil.)

Definition: A small opening, as in the walls of fortification, or in the bulkhead of a ship, through which small arms or other weapons may be discharged at an enemy.

2. A hole or aperture that gives a passage, or the means of escape or evasion.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins