CUBBYHOLE Synonyms

• a small recess opening off a larger room

• a device that controls amount of light admitted

• a natural opening in something

• an man-made opening; usually small

• a space into which an area is subdivided

• a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area

• a place off to the side of an area

• the point where two lines meet or intersect

• an interior angle formed by two meeting walls

• the intersection of two streets

• the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect

• a small concavity

• a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade

• a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

• a projecting part where two sides or edges meet

• a remote area

• (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

• gain control over

• force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape

• turn a corner

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

• small room in which a monk or nun lives

• small individual study area in a library

• small area set off by walls for special use

• the habitation of wild animals

• a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws

• a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts

• a room that is comfortable and secluded

• a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws

• an area where you can be alone

• an opening into or through something

• an opening deliberately made in or through something

• one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course

• an unoccupied space

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

• a fault

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• informal terms for the mouth

• hit the ball into the hole

• make holes in

• a sheltered and secluded place

• an interior angle formed by two meeting walls

• a state of abeyance or suspended business

• a small concavity

• an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

• an enclosure that is set back or indented

• a pause from doing something (as work)

• put into a recess

• make a recess in

• close at the end of a session

• (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

• a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

• (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

• (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset

• an area where you can be alone

• withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation

• the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)

• pull back or move away or backward

• move away, as for privacy

• move back

• make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

• a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable

• a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)

• a time assigned on a schedule or agenda

• a position in a hierarchy or organization

• the trail of an animal (especially a deer)

• (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board

• a slot machine that is used for gambling

• assign a time slot

• a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)

• a small secluded room

• a small secluded room

• offering safety; well protected or concealed

• fitting closely but comfortably

• well and tightly constructed

• enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

• a small secluded room