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Definition of: pigeonhole
(pij′ən·hōl′) noun
1. A hole for pigeons to nest in, especially in a compartmented pigeon house.
2. A small compartment, as in a desk, for filing papers.
—v.t. ·holed, ·hol·ing
1. To place in a pigeonhole; file.
2. To file away and ignore.
3. To place in categories; classify mentally.
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