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pigeonhole noun

  /ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nhəʊl/ , /ˈpɪdʒənˌ(h)oʊl/
  • (historical, chiefly, in the plural, also, attributive) A form of stocks with openings for restraining a person's hands or feet; also, one of the openings in the device.
 häpeäpaalu, jalkapuu
  • (archaic) A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
 kulkuaukko kyyhkylle
  • A small opening for looking or passing things through.
 kulkuaukko, pujotusaukko
  • One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
 kyyhkyslakka
  • (typography, archaic) A space between two words that is too wide.
 liian leveä väli
  • One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting and/or storing letters, papers, or other items.
 lokero

pigeonhole verb

  /ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nhəʊl/ , /ˈpɪdʒənˌ(h)oʊl/
  • To construct pigeonholes (noun sense 1 or sense 3.1) in (a place); also, to subdivide (a place) into pigeonholes.
  • To put (letters, papers, or other items) into pigeonholes or small compartments; also, to arrange or sort (items) by putting into pigeonholes.
  • To arrange (items) for future reference or use.
 lokeroida
  • To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.
 lokeroida, luokitella
pigeonhole principle
kyyhkyslakkaperiaate
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