PIGEONHOLE


Meaning of PIGEONHOLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pi-j ə n- ˌ h ō l

Function: noun

Date: 1577

1 : a hole or small recess for pigeons to nest

2 : a small open compartment (as in a desk or cabinet) for keeping letters or documents

3 : a neat category which usually fails to reflect actual complexities

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.