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pigeon hole

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See also: pigeonhole and pigeon-hole

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pigeon hole (plural pigeon holes)

  1. Alternative form of pigeonhole
    • 1962, Kenneth D[avid] Kaunda, “Prison”, in Zambia shall be Free: An Autobiography (African Writers Series; 4), London; Melbourne, Vic.: Heinemann Educational Books, →OCLC, page 127:
      However, as my friend came dodging towards my door, I saw him through the usual pigeon hole through which warders speak to their prisoners.