Word of the Day - pigeonhole

pigeonhole

/ˈpɪdʒɪnhəʊl/
noun
1 A small recess for a domestic pigeon to nest in.
2 Each of a set of small open-fronted compartments in a workplace or
other organization where letters or messages may be left for
individuals.
2.1 A compartment built into a desk for keeping documents in.
3 A category, typically an overly restrictive one, to which someone or something is assigned.
verb
[with object]
1 Assign to a particular category, typically an overly restrictive one.
2 Put (a document) in a pigeonhole.
2.1 Put aside for future consideration.

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Bob loved the old writing desk from his mother with it's many interesting pigeonholes.