loophole
[ loop-hohl ]
/ ˈlupˌhoʊl /
noun
a small or narrow opening, as in a wall, for looking through, for admitting light and air, or, particularly in a fortification, for the discharge of missiles against an enemy outside.
an opening or aperture.
a means of escape or evasion; a means or opportunity of evading a rule, law, etc.: There are a number of loopholes in the tax laws whereby corporations can save money.
verb (used with object), loop·holed, loop·hol·ing.
to furnish with loopholes.
Words nearby loophole
loop stitch,
loop window,
loop-the-loop,
looped,
looper,
loophole,
loophole frame,
looping,
looping mill,
loopy,
loos
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British Dictionary definitions for loophole
loophole
/ (ˈluːpˌhəʊl) /
noun
an ambiguity, omission, etc, as in a law, by which one can avoid a penalty or responsibility
a small gap or hole in a wall, esp one in a fortified wall
verb
(tr)
to provide with loopholes
Word Origin for loophole
C16: from
loop ² +
hole