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dugout

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: dugout

1
n
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
2
n
a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground
3
n
a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: dugout
1

n either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game

Type of:
shelter
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
2

n a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground

Synonyms:
bunker
Types:
fox hole, foxhole
a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire
funk hole
dugout as a place of safe retreat (when in a funk)
Type of:
fortification, munition
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
3

n a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log

Synonyms:
dugout canoe, pirogue
Type of:
canoe
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
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