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Definition of «dugout»

A dugout is a type of shelter that is built by excavating a hole in the ground and lining it with wood or other materials. It can also refer to a small, enclosed space such as a boat or a room. In sports, particularly baseball, "dugout" refers to the bench area where players sit during games.

Usage examples

  1. On our camping trip, we discovered a hidden dugout in the forest, which served as a shelter during heavy rain.
  2. The baseball players sat in the dugout, eagerly cheering for their teammates as they took their turns on the field.
  3. The archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved Native American dugout canoe, providing valuable insights into their water transportation methods.
  4. The soldier took cover in the dugout as the enemy troops advanced, hoping it would protect him from their gunfire.
  5. The team's coach called for a timeout and gathered the players in the dugout to discuss their strategy for the upcoming inning.

Phrases with «dugout»

Sentences with «dugout»

  • The riverfront was jammed with men in dugout canoes. (discovermagazine.com)
  • See the Big Five from 4x4 safari vehicles, experience cosmopolitan Cape Town, explore spice plantations and the immense Fish River Canyon, cruise through the Okavango Delta in dugout canoes, view t... (wanderlust.co.uk)
  • Seeking sanctuary, the Garifuna arrived in Belize on a fleet of dugout canoes, an event which is re-enacted on the morning of November 19 every year for the national holiday of Garifuna Settlement Day. (chabilmarvillas.com)
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