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Synonyms of loophole

5 similar words

Another word for loophole is barbican. Other synonyms of loophole are arrowslit.

Synonyms and similar words for loophole

nounA slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

  • arrowslitA slit, as in a castle wall, through which arrows can be fired.
  • arrow slit
  • arrow-hole
  • balistrariaArrowslit (a narrow opening through which arrows can be fired).
  • barbicanAn opening in the wall of a fortress through which the guns are levelled; a narrow loophole through which arrows and...

Meaning of loophole

  1. noun A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
  2. noun A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.
  3. verb To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers.

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Questions about synonyms of loophole

What is another word for loophole?
Loophole has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as barbican and arrowslit.
What does loophole mean?
Loophole means a slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.

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