Cathole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cathole is a noun meaning A small pit, dug in the earth by hikers etc. in order to bury feces.
Meaning
A small pit, dug in the earth by hikers etc. in order to bury feces.
More Meanings
- (nautical) Either of two circular holes cut in the stern of a sailing man of war on the level of the capstan, used for the passage of stern hawsers.
Example Sentences
It is still generally best to deposit feces in catholes, but the slow decomposition rate emphasizes the need to disperse catholes widely and far from water, campsites and other frequently used places.
Word Forms
- catholes
- cat hole
- cat-hole
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cesspit, cess-pit, stumphole, pothole, mudhole, catchpit.
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