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hole-and-corner
hole-and-corner - Dictionary definition and meaning for word hole-and-corner
Definition
(adj) relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
Definition
(adj) conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
(adj) relating to the peripheral and unimportant aspects of life
Synonyms :
hole-in-corner
Example Sentence
- a hole-and-corner life in some obscure community
Definition
(adj) conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Synonyms :
clandestine
,
cloak-and-dagger
,
hugger-mugger
,
hush-hush
,
secret
,
surreptitious
,
undercover
,
underground
Example Sentence
- clandestine intelligence operations
- cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- hole-and-corner intrigue
- secret missions
- a secret agent
- secret sales of arms
- surreptitious mobilization of troops
- an undercover investigation
- underground resistance