holer

noun

hol·​er

ˈhōlə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that digs or fashions holes

2

: one that has a specified number of holes

—used in combinations

the golf course was only a nine-holer

the outhouse was a two-holer

Word History

Etymology

hole entry 2 + -er

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