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lair

/lɛə/

noun

Meaning

  • A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.

  • A shed or shelter for domestic animals.

  • A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.

  • A bed or resting place.

  • A grave; a cemetery plot.

verb

Meaning

  • To rest; to dwell.

  • To lay down.

  • To bury.

Synonyms

den,
hide-out,
burrow,
den,
holt