Mousehole

usgb/ˈmaʊs.hoʊl/
noun

A small hole in a wall or other surface through which a mouse can enter.

The old house had several mouseholes that were now filled with dust.
Visual representation of "mousehole" - A small hole in a wall or other surface through which a mouse can enter.

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Neutral

rat hole,entry point,small opening

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Metaphorical Use

The word can be used metaphorically to describe a cramped space.

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In literature, a writer might describe a tiny room as a mousehole.
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Informal Context

Commonly used in casual conversation to describe something small or contracted.

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When discussing his little studio, he jokingly referred to it as his mousehole.
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Cultural References

In some cultures, 'mousehole' may evoke childhood memories of stories involving mice.

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Many children's books describe the adventures of mice entering hidden mouseholes.
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