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lair

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/lɛər/ · lair

A resting place, especially for a wild animal.

Meanings

nounliterary

A resting place, especially for a wild animal.

ایک آرام گاہ، خاص طور پر جنگلی جانور کے لئے۔

پناہ گاہ

panaah gaah

Synonyms

denburrowhideoutغارپناہٹھکانا

Antonyms

exposurepublicopenکھلا پنعوامیکھلی جگہ

Common Collocations

  • bear's lair
  • wolf's lair
  • secret lair

Example Sentences

The bear returned to its lair in the cave for the winter.

ریچھ سردیوں کے لئے غار میں اپنی پناہ گاہ لوٹ آیا۔

Reech sardioun ke liye ghar mein apni panaah gaah laut aaya.

The thief hid in a lair until the coast was clear.

چور اپنے ٹھکانے میں چھپ گیا جب تک کہ خطرہ ٹل نہیں گیا۔

Chor apne thikane mein chhup gaya jab tak khatra tal nahi gaya.

Many wild animals have lairs that are hard to find.

بہت سے جنگلی جانوروں کے مسکن تلاش کرنا مشکل ہیں۔

Bohat se jangli janwaron ke maskan talash karna mushkil hain.

Easily Confused With

layer:A layer refers to a thickness or stratum of material, while a lair refers to a resting place for animals.

Word Family

lairer
nounپناہ گاہ والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a bear's lair as a cozy place to hibernate.

Imagine a bear curled up in a warm cave.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "leah" — a clearing in a forest

First known use: 12th century

The word 'lair' developed from Old English, which referred to a natural space where animals might reside. Over time, it also became associated with secretive or concealed spaces.