1. plural of holt: small woods or groves
Usage: chiefly British
2. plural of holt: dens or lairs of otters
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The ancient holts provided shelter for wildlife.
• Several small holts dotted the countryside.
• The naturalist discovered otter holts along the riverbank.
• These holts have been home to otters for generations.
• Walking through the holts, we heard birdsong everywhere.
• The conservation area protects both the holts and their inhabitants.