dugout
4 synonyms for dugout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dugout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the home dugout
clear the dugout
a dugout canoe
Etymology
From the verb phrase dug out.
Full origin of dugout →Frequently asked questions
What does “dugout” mean?
The word “dugout” means a canoe made by hollowing out a single log. In plain terms, most often today: the sunken bench area where a sports team sits during a match. Older senses include a hollowed-log canoe and a wartime earth shelter.
How do you pronounce “dugout”?
“Dugout” is pronounced DUH-gowt (/ˈdʌɡaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dugout” in a sentence?
Here is “dugout” used in a sentence: “The villagers paddled a dugout across the river to reach the market.”
What part of speech is “dugout”?
“Dugout” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dugout” have?
“Dugout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a canoe made by hollowing out a single log.
