noun🔗ShareA slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light."The archer used the loophole in the castle wall to shoot at the enemy. "architecturemilitarybuildingweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect."The new school policy about late homework had a loophole: students could turn in work late if they had a doctor's note. "lawgovernmentpoliticsbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers"The soldiers looped holes in the castle walls to provide better firing positions. "militarybuildingarchitectureweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes."He loopholed the parking regulations by claiming his old car was a "historical vehicle" that qualified for free parking. "lawpoliticsgovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
