pothole
pot·hole
noun \ˈpät-ˌhōl\Definition of POTHOLE
1
a : a circular hole formed in the rocky bed of a river by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water b : a sizable rounded often water-filled depression in land
2
: a pot-shaped hole in a road surface
3
: a usually minor difficulty or setback <hit a pothole in her comeback attempt>
— pot·holed \-ˌhōld\ adjective
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1826
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