pigeonhole

One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.

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A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.

One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.

One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.

One of an array of open compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.

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A compartment or cubicle in a room or other place, especially one which is (excessively) small.

A small opening for looking or passing things through.

A small opening for looking or passing things through.

An opening in a ship for passing equipment such as an oar or rigging through.

A form of stocks with openings for restraining a person's hands or feet; also, one of the openings in the device.

A seat in the top row of the gallery of a theatre.

A notional category or class into which someone or something is placed.

A space between two words that is too wide.

To construct pigeonholes (noun sense 1 or 3.1) in (a place); also, to subdivide (a place) into pigeonholes.

To put (letters, papers, or other items) into pigeonholes or small compartments; also, to arrange or sort (items) by putting into pigeonholes.

To arrange (items) for future reference or use.

To put aside (advice, a proposal, or other matter) for future consideration instead of acting on it immediately; to shelve.

To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.