Noun
/fʌt hoʊl/
A "flat hole" generally refers to a hole that has a level or even surface. It can be used in various contexts, such as construction, mechanics, or even figuratively in expressions. The frequency of use is moderate, generally appearing more in written contexts, such as technical documents or descriptions, compared to everyday spoken English.
The construction team carefully measured the flat hole before pouring the concrete.
Translation: La equipe de construcción midió cuidadosamente el agujero plano antes de verter el hormigón.
After drilling the flat hole, the technician inspected the edges for any imperfections.
Translation: Después de perforar el agujero plano, el técnico inspeccionó los bordes en busca de imperfecciones.
To achieve a perfect fit, the carpenter needed to create a flat hole in the wooden board.
Translation: Para lograr un ajuste perfecto, el carpintero necesitaba crear un agujero plano en la tabla de madera.
While "flat hole" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, individual components, such as "flat" and "hole," do appear in various expressions. Here are some:
Flat as a pancake.
Meaning: Describes something completely flat.
Example: The ground was flat as a pancake after the heavy rains.
Translation: El terreno estaba plano como un panqueque después de las fuertes lluvias.
Fell into a hole.
Meaning: To become stuck in a difficult situation.
Example: After losing his job, he felt like he had fallen into a hole.
Translation: Después de perder su trabajo, se sintió como si hubiera caído en un agujero.
In the hole.
Meaning: In debt or a difficult financial situation.
Example: After buying the new car, he found himself in the hole financially.
Translation: Después de comprar el coche nuevo, se encontró en un agujero financiero.
The term "flat" originates from the Old English "flaet," meaning "level" or "smooth." "Hole" comes from the Old English "hol," meaning "a hollow place." Both words have retained their core meanings over time, and their combination describes a specific characteristic of hollowness.
Synonyms: - Level cavity - Even depression - Flat indentation
Antonyms: - Raised spot - Hill - Bump