[ˈluːphəʊl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules
(e.g: they exploited tax loopholes)

- an arrow slit in a wall


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (denoting an arrow slit): from obsolete loop ‘embrasure’ + hole

[ˈluːphəʊl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make arrow slits in (a wall)
(e.g: the walls of the barracks were loopholed for muskets)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (denoting an arrow slit): from obsolete loop ‘embrasure’ + hole