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a specific (often simplistic) category

a specific (often simplistic) category

To place in the pigeonhole of a case or cabinet; hence, to put away; to lay aside indefinitely; as, to pigeonhole a letter or a report.

To place in the pigeonhole of a case or cabinet; hence, to put away; to lay aside indefinitely; as, to pigeonhole a letter or a report.

A small, open, boxlike space in a desk, case, etc., for documents, letters, etc.

To place, as letters, in such a boxlike space; lay aside and forget; shelve.

To file away.

A hole in a pigeon house.

A small compartment for filing papers.