1. plural of hole; openings or empty spaces in something
2. problems or weaknesses in something such as a plan or argument
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The sweater had several holes from moths.
• She dug holes in the garden to plant flowers.
• The golf course has eighteen holes.
• There are holes in your reasoning.
• The fence had holes that the dog could squeeze through.
• Scientists found holes in the ozone layer.
• The detective noticed holes in the suspect’s alibi.