mousehole

A mousehole on a drilling rig.

Meaning

Noun

  • A hole through which a mouse enters a room.
  • Any small hole or opening.
  • The storage area on a drilling rig where the next joint of drilling pipe is held until needed.

Origin

  • mouse + hole.

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