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loophole

The correct spelling is loophole.

How to pronounce loophole

noun

IPA: /ˈluːphəʊl/

Say it like: Loo-fol-e

The correct spelling is loophole. A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
  2. 2.A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

verb

  1. 1.To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers
  2. 2.To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.

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