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Definition of pothole
1a : a circular hole formed in the rocky bed of a river by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the waterb : 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
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Recent Examples of pothole from the Web
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The Saints of the past half decade seem to hit potholes every season -- and while driving around without a spare tire or a jack or a wrench or the annoying bolt key to remove that one nut.
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Despite a few potholes toward the end, writer-director Edgar Wright's stylish thriller consistently clicks on all cylinders.
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Many bridges and overpasses are obsolete; roads are pocked with potholes; sewer systems are time bombs.
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Access roads are full of potholes big enough to swallow a compact car.
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Potholes in the sidewalks went unfilled on the commercial strip.
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The program helps identify traffic patterns, map potholes, and suggest where to allocate resources.
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The ride is firm, but well-damped, so potholes won't seriously disrupt your day, although, with 20-inch wheels and low-profile summer tires, avoiding them whenever possible is still wise.
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Traction was never a problem although rough pavement did cause the bike to wander over potholes.
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First Known Use of pothole
1826
POTHOLE Defined for English Language Learners
pothole
playDefinition of pothole for English Language Learners
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: a deep, round hole in a road or some other surface (such as the bottom of a river)
POTHOLE Defined for Kids
pothole
playDefinition of pothole for Students
: a deep round hole (as in a road)
Learn More about pothole
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Spanish Central: Translation of pothole Nglish: Translation of pothole for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pothole
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