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Meaning of glory hole

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

glory hole

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A hole in a mineshaft where an orebody is mined upwards until it breaks through the surface into the open air.

  2. (sexual) A hole in a screen or wall big enough to allow an erect penis to be stuck through, made to facilitate anonymous sex with another person.

    Example: Glory holes are often found in public toilets and are likely to be used for gay male activities.

  3. A military trench.

  4. An excavation into the sea floor designed to protect the wellhead equipment installed at the surface of a petroleum well from icebergs or pack ice.