dugout

/ˈdʌɡaʊt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.

2

A pit dug into the ground as a shelter, especially from enemy fire.

3

A sunken shelter at the side of a sports field where non-playing team members and staff sit during a game.

4

A small portable case for equipment used to smoke marijuana.

5

A pit used to catch and store rainwater or runoff.

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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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