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dugout Synonyms
Another word for dugout
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• noun (Context 1)
A low, roofed shelter beside a baseball field, soccer pitch, or similar sports ground, where team members, coaches, and staff sit when not actively playing.
Usage Example
"The manager paced nervously in the bench before deciding to substitute his star pitcher."
Strong
bench
Weak
shelter
• noun (Context 2)
A simple boat or canoe made by hollowing out the trunk of a large tree.
Usage Example
"Historical records indicate that the indigenous tribes navigated the local river systems using sturdy wooden dugouts."
Strongest
canoe
Strong
pirogue
• noun (Context 3)
A rough shelter excavated in the side of a trench, hill, or bank, traditionally used for protection or as living quarters during military campaigns.
Usage Example
"The soldiers rested in the bunker, finding temporary reprieve from the cold wind sweeping across the trenches."
Strong
bunker
foxhole
shelter
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dugout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dugout