noun
refuge; escape; way out; shelter; hiding place
A place or means to escape from danger, trouble, or an uncomfortable situation. Often used in phrases like 逃げ場がない (there is no escape/refuge).
火事のとき、逃げ場を確保することが大切だ。
In a fire, it's important to secure an escape route.
彼の
There was no escape from his persistent questioning.
Compound of 逃げ (にげ, 'escape', continuative form of 逃げる) + 場 (ば, 'place').