loophole
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈluːpˌhoʊl/
:
aspillera
- Among his first tasks was tackling a tax loophole that benefited purchasers of large vehicles.
- gun-show loophole
- close the loophole
- tax loophole
Examples
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Now, the rest of you man the loopholes.
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Why not close loopholes and deductions and increase taxes on no one?
Blog text (9) -
In case of loopholes and possibilities for web attacks, IT providers can reinforce a company's security without hindering their activities.
Blog text (19) -
To plug this loophole, the United States should champion a revision of the peaceful atom concept, encouraging nuclear power where it is needed but opposing any new nations from operating enrichment or reprocessing facilities.
Academic text (2004) -
The sun had shifted round, and the myriad windows of the Ministry of Truth, with the light no longer shining on them, looked grim as the loopholes of a fortress.
Fiction book (1998) -
The soldiers peered through the narrow loophole in the castle walls to spot enemy movements.
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During the battle, the archers used loopholes in the fortification to shoot at approaching foes.
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The ancient fortress had several loopholes for archers to defend against attacks.
Synonyms
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1.0
A space that lets people move through, for example a door
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6.7
An opening in a wall, ship, or vehicle for firing weapons through
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6.7
An opening in the side of a ship or armored vehicle for firing weapons
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9.9
An opening in a wall for firing a gun or looking out
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7.5
A small hole in a door or wall that lets you look through secretly
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Etymology
The word loophole comes from the idea of a small loop or 'hole' in a fort wall where a soldier could look out or fire safely, so it means a narrow opening used for observation or shooting.