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单词 hole-and-corner
释义

hole-and-corner

adjective

hole-and-cor·​ner ˈhōl-ən(d)-ˈkȯr-nər How to pronounce hole-and-corner (audio)
1
: being or carried on in a place away from public view : clandestine
2
: insignificant

Synonyms

  • backstairs
  • behind-the-scenes
  • clandestine
  • covert
  • furtive
  • hugger-mugger
  • hush-hush
  • private
  • privy
  • secret
  • sneak
  • sneaking
  • sneaky
  • stealth
  • stealthy
  • surreptitious
  • undercover
  • underground
  • underhand
  • underhanded
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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

hole-and-corner

adjective

as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others a hole-and-corner antiterrorist operation whose very existence has been steadfastly denied by the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • clandestine
  • covert
  • underground
  • undercover
  • sneak
  • private
  • sneaking
  • surreptitious
  • backstairs
  • furtive
  • stealth
  • hugger-mugger
  • secret
  • underhand
  • underhanded
  • sneaky
  • stealthy
  • privy
  • hush-hush
  • confidential
  • behind-the-scenes
  • undisclosed
  • classified
  • restricted
  • hidden
  • top secret
  • subterranean
  • secreted
  • concealed
  • closed-door
  • off-the-books
  • back-channel
  • off-the-record
  • unexposed
  • unadvertised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • public
  • overt
  • open
  • avowed
  • straightforward
  • unrestricted
  • unconcealed
  • plain
  • acknowledged
  • evident
  • manifest
  • unclassified
  • undisguised
  • aboveboard
  • clear
  • obvious
  • patent
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