holeˈ-and-corˈner adjective

1. Secret
2. Underhand
3. In obscure places

hole card noun

(in stud poker) the card dealt face down in the first round

holeˈ-in-the-wallˈ adjective (informal)

Small, insignificant, difficult to find

holˈing-axe noun

A narrow axe for cutting holes in posts

holˈing-pick noun

A pick used in undercutting coal

a hole in one's coat

A stain on a person's reputation

hole in one

(in golf) a shot from the tee that goes into the hole, and so completes the hole with a single stroke

hole in the heart

Imperfect separation of the left and right sides of the heart

hole in the wall (informal)

1. A small insignificant place
2. A cash dispenser

hole out (golf)

To play the ball into the hole

hole up (informal)

To go to earth, hide (also figurative)

in holes

Full of holes

make a hole in (eg one's pocket)

To use up a large amount of (eg money)

pick holes in see under pick¹

toad in the hole

Meat, esp sausages, baked in batter