cathole

Definitions

1. A small pit, dug in the earth by hikers etc. in order to bury feces.
2. Either of two circular holes cut in the stern of a sailing man of war on the level of the capstan, used for the passage of stern hawsers.

Examples

“It is still generally best to deposit⟳ feces in catholes, but the slow decomposition rate emphasizes the need⟳ to disperse catholes widely and far from water, campsites and other frequently used places.”

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