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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

potholing

/pəʊˈθoʊlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does potholing mean?

noun

The sport of exploring caves, especially by descending into them through vertical passages. Potholing involves navigating through narrow passages and climbing up or down steep slopes.

Example

"The group of potholers carefully made their way through the narrow tunnel, their headlamps casting eerie shadows on the walls."

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