holey

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Adjective holey has 1 sense

holey, porous - allowing passage in and out; "our unfenced and largely unpoliced border inevitably has been very porous"
Antonym: tight (indirect, via leaky)

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Holey

Definition:

Adjective

Having holes or full of holes.

Sense 1:

Popular:

Referring to an object that is characterized by having holes or numerous perforations.

Sample Sentence:

The holey sheet of paper made it difficult to read the document.

Sense 2:

Local:

Describing a region or place that is known for having numerous holes or underground caverns.

Sample Sentence:

Mountainside is a popular destination for spelunkers due to its holey terrain.