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pothole

/pəʊθoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does pothole mean?

noun

A hole in the road surface, typically caused by wear and tear, and often filled with water or mud. A depression in the ground or a surface.

Example

"The pothole on the highway made a loud thud as the car drove over it."

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