Meaning & Definition of word "Dugout"

Dugout

/ˈdʌɡaʊt/

1. A shelter or a small structure dug into the ground, often used in sports to denote the area where players wait.
- Example: The coach waited for the rain to stop in the dugout with his players.
2. A trench or hole dug into the ground for protection during military operations.
- Example: The soldiers took cover in a dugout during the artillery barrage.
3. A type of canoe or small boat carved from a single log.
- Example: The indigenous people used a dugout for fishing in the river.

●From the term 'dug out' referring to something that has been excavated.

in the dugout:

Refers to players or coaches awaiting their turn in a baseball game.

dugout canoe:

A canoe made from a hollowed-out log, typically used in traditional watercraft.

bunker:

A reinforced underground shelter.

cabin:

A small shelter or cottage, often in a rural area.

Meaning: The place where players wait during a game.

● Example Sentence: He spent the whole game in the dugout since he was not playing.

Meaning: An area of refuge or safety.

● Example Sentence: During the trouble, they found a dugout to hide in.