POTHOLE

pothole, chuckhole

(noun) a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

pothole (plural potholes)

A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.

A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

(geology) A vertical cave system, often found in limestone.

(archaeology) A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals.

Synonyms

• (large pit in the bed of a stream): giant kettle

Etymology 2

Noun

pothole (plural potholes)

A hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed.

Anagrams

• the Loop, top hole, top-hole

Source: Wiktionary

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Pot"hole`, n.

Definition: A circular hole formed in the rocky beds of rivers by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water in what was at first a natural depression of the rock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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