Definition of pothole Pothole

/pɑˈthowˌl/ - [patowl] - pot•hole

We found 7 definitions of pothole from 4 different sources.

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What does pothole mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: potholes

pothole - a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)
  chuckhole
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • pothole (Noun)
    A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.
  • pothole (Noun)
    A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.
  • pothole (Noun)
    A vertical cave system , often found in limestone.
  • pothole (Noun)
    A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • pothole (n.)
    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.

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