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Pothole
Meaning
Noun
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In Roads:
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.
●
In Geology:
A
vertical
cave
system, often found in limestone.
●
In Archaeology:
A
pit
resulting
from
unauthorized
excavation
by
treasure-hunters
or vandals.
●
In Australian English & Mining:
A
shallow
hole
dug
for the
purpose
of
prospecting
for
opal
or gold.
●
A
hyperlink
with
text
displayed
on a
page
that is different from the
title
of the
page
to which the
text links
; a
piped
link.
●
A
hole
or
recess
on the
top
of a
stove
into which a
pot
may be placed.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
pothole
English
hole
English
pot
English
pot
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
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Fracture
Tire
Clog
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Crash
Accident
Landslide
Windshield
Flood
Mudslide
Pedestrian
Asphalt
Gravel
Lump
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Pimple
Tyre
Blockage
Sidewalk
Wall
Collision
Lane
Traffic Jam
Sink Hole
Rumble Strip
Speed Bump
Guard Rail
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Parking Lot
Lamp Post
Stop Sign
Fire Hydrant
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