Mousehole

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊsˌhoʊl/

Mousehole (noun)

  1. A small opening in a wall, floor, or door where a mouse can get in or out.
  2. A very small gap in a surface, used to describe a space that is too narrow for people.

Examples

  • The cat waited by the mousehole.
  • We sealed the mousehole to stop the mice.