The Collaborative International Dictionary
Creephole
Creephole \Creep"hole`\ (-h?l`), n.
A hole or retreat into which an animal may creep, to escape notice or danger.
A subterfuge; an excuse.
Wiktionary
creephole
n. 1 A hole or retreat onto which an animal may creep, to escape notice or danger. 2 A subterfuge; an excuse.