pothole — A hole in the surface of a road, caused by wear or weather, especially traffic and water damage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A hole in the surface of a road, caused by wear or weather, especially traffic and water damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɒthoʊl/
Example Sentences
- As a civil engineer, I once measured a pothole so deep it could double as a swimming pool for ducks.
- The exam question asked candidates to calculate the repair cost for 50 potholes on a 10km highway.
- My car's suspension groaned like an old man every time we drove over that pothole.
pothole
NOUN[/ˈpɒthoʊl/]
A hole in the surface of a road, caused by wear or weather, especially traffic and water damage
The driver swerves to dodge a huge pothole swallowing half the road.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 'pot' (a round container) + 'hole', originally describing road depressions that resembled the shape of a pot, possibly linked to potters digging clay from roads.
Breakdown
pot (round container) + hole (opening/gap)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“As a civil engineer, I once measured a pothole so deep it could double as a swimming pool for ducks.”
“The exam question asked candidates to calculate the repair cost for 50 potholes on a 10km highway.”
“My car's suspension groaned like an old man every time we drove over that pothole.”
“Proper drainage design can significantly reduce pothole formation on asphalt roads.”
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