pothole

noun/ˈpɑthoʊl/

Frequency rank: #16,998 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A rough hole in the surface of a road, caused by wear or damage.

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Example sentence

The driver swerved to avoid hitting the pothole in the middle of the road.

Synonyms & related words

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