noun Download 🔗Share A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic. Examples : "After the heavy rain, the road was filled with potholes that made driving difficult. " environment geology disaster area vehicle condition traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream. Examples : "The turbulent mountain stream carved deep potholes in its rocky bed. " geology geography environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vertical cave system, often found in limestone. Examples : "The experienced caver warned us about the dangerous potholes hidden within the limestone cave system. " geology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals. Examples : "The forest floor was scarred with dangerous potholes left by people illegally searching for Civil War artifacts. " archaeology property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed. Examples : "My grandmother's old-fashioned wood stove had potholes on top for heating her pots and pans. " utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading