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Holes Meaning for Kids

What Does Holes Mean?

Verb

  • To make a hole in something, like when you poke a hole in a balloon.

Noun

  • Holes are openings or spaces in something, like in the ground or in a piece of paper.

Holes — Full Explanation

Holes are places where something is missing. For example, if you dig in the ground, you make a hole. It’s like a little cave!

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Related Words

tunnel cave pothole bore

Holes Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
छिद्र

chhidra

गड्ढे

gaddhe

kannada
ಹೋಲುಗಳು

hōlu gaḷu

ಗೋಚಿಗಳು

gōcigaḷu

ಊರುಗಳು

ūrugāḷu

bengali
গর্ত (gôrto)

gôrto

ছিদ্র (chidro)

chidro

spanish
agujeros en español

ah-goo-heh-ros

huecos en español

weh-kos

Holes in Sentences

  • The mouse made holes in the wall.
  • We can see holes in the leaves.
  • Holes can be found in rocks.
  • I found holes in my shirt.
  • The kids dug holes at the beach.

🔬 Cool Facts About Holes

The Fascinating Donut

Have you ever seen a donut? It has a space right in the middle! That space is a kind of hole. right in the middle! That space is a kind of hole. of hole. right in the middle! That space is a kind of hole.. right in the middle! That space is a kind of hole. of hole. right in the middle! That space is a kind of hole.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holes

What does 'holes' mean?
Holes are openings or spaces in something. For example, a hole can be in the ground, in a piece of paper, or in a wall.
How do you pronounce 'holes'?
You pronounce 'holes' like this: hohlz.
What is the origin of the word 'holes'?
The word 'holes' comes from the Old English word 'hol', which means 'a hollow place'.
What is the meaning of 'holes' in Bengali?
The word 'holes' in Bengali is 'গর্ত' (Gôrto).

Facts & Quotes About Holes

Fact: Did you know that some animals, like rabbits and moles, live in holes they dig in the ground? These holes keep them safe and warm!
Proverb: A hole in the ground can be a treasure for those who seek it. (This means that sometimes, what seems like a problem can lead to something good.)
Quote: "The hole you dig for others may be the one you fall into yourself." - Unknown