주로 고어(archaic)나 방언에서 사용되는 표현으로, 작은 숲이나 나무가 우거진 언덕을 의미함.
A small wood, grove, or a wooded hill, typically used in archaic or dialectal contexts.
예문:
"The hunters pursued the stag through the thick holt."
"An ancient holt stood silently on the horizon, overlooking the valley."
동물의 굴이나 은신처를 말하며, 특히 수달이 거주하는 구멍을 지칭함.
The den or lair of an animal, specifically the burrow of an otter.
예문:
"The otter swam quickly toward its holt beneath the riverbank."
"Conservationists identified several active holts along the stream."
북미 일부 방언에서 쓰이는 표현으로, 물건을 잡는 방식이나 쥐는 힘을 의미함.
A grip, grasp, or hold on something, used in certain North American dialects.
예문:
"Get a good holt on the ladder before you start climbing."
"He lost his holt on the rope and fell into the water."