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pigeonhole in Finnish

pigeonhole in Finnish is kyyhkyslakka, kulkuaukko kyyhkylle, häpeäpaalu — pigeonhole means one of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.

pigeonhole in Finnish

kyyhkyslakka
noun
One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
kulkuaukko kyyhkylle
noun
(archaic) A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
häpeäpaalu
noun
(historical, chiefly, in the plural, also, attributive) A form of stocks with openings for restraining a person's hands or feet; also, one of the openings in the device.
jalkapuu
noun
(historical, chiefly, in the plural, also, attributive) A form of stocks with openings for restraining a person's hands or feet; also, one of the openings in the device.
kulkuaukko
noun
A small opening for looking or passing things through.
pujotusaukko
noun
A small opening for looking or passing things through.
lokero
noun
One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting and/or storing letters, papers, or other items.
liian leveä väli
noun
(typography, archaic) A space between two words that is too wide.
lokeroida
verb
lokeroida
verb
To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.
luokitella
verb
To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.

What does "pigeonhole" mean?

  1. noun One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
  2. noun A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
  3. noun One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
  4. noun One of an array of open compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
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What is "pigeonhole" in Finnish?

"pigeonhole" in Finnish is kyyhkyslakka, kulkuaukko kyyhkylle, häpeäpaalu. pigeonhole means: One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.

Are there other ways to say "pigeonhole" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "pigeonhole": kyyhkyslakka, kulkuaukko kyyhkylle, häpeäpaalu, jalkapuu, kulkuaukko, pujotusaukko.

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