- a means of escape or evasion; a means or opportunity of evading a rule, law, etc.: There are a number of loopholes in the tax laws whereby corporations can save money.
- a small or narrow opening, as in a wall, for looking through, for admitting light and air, or, particularly in a fortification, for the discharge of missiles against an enemy outside.
- an opening or aperture.
- to furnish with loopholes.
- an ambiguity, omission, etc, as in a law, by which one can avoid a penalty or responsibility
- a small gap or hole in a wall, esp one in a fortified wall
- to provide with loopholes
