adjective

holed

hohld

Holed (adjective) means having a hole or holes in it. Example: “The old boat was badly holed and taking on water.”

adjective

Having a hole or holes in it.

"The old boat was badly holed and taking on water."

How to use holed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPunctured or damaged with a hole, often used of boats or containers.

Common pairings

holed below the waterline

more holed comparative, most holed superlative

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The old boat was badly _____ and taking on water.

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What does “holed” mean?

The word “holed” means having a hole or holes in it. In plain terms, punctured or damaged with a hole, often used of boats or containers.

How do you pronounce “holed”?

“Holed” is pronounced hohld (/hoʊld/ in IPA).

How do you use “holed” in a sentence?

Here is “holed” used in a sentence: “The old boat was badly holed and taking on water.”

What part of speech is “holed”?

“Holed” is an adjective.