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| pot·hole [ pót hl ] (plural pot·holes) |
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1. hole in road: a hole in the surface of a road
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2. vertical hole in limestone area: a vertical deep hole or shaft formed naturally in limestone regions by the erosive action of running water
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3. hole in river bed: a bowl-shaped hole in the bed of a river or stream, formed by the abrasive action of stone, gravel, or ice being churned in an eddy
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4. Western U.S. patch of mud or quicksand: a patch of deep mud or quicksand in which cattle might be bogged down or sink
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 pot·holed adjective |
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