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Definition pothole

Etymology 1

From dialectal pot (“pit, hollow, cavity”) +‎ hole. The "cave" senses, attested since at least 1809 (as pot-hole), may be from Middle English pot, potte (“a deep hole for a mine, or from peat-digging”), of uncertain origin; perhaps related to English pit, pote, or pot. Compare Scots pott, patt (“a pit dug in the ground; coalpit”).

Noun

pothole (plural potholes)

1. A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.
2. A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.
3. (geology) A vertical cave system, often found in limestone.
4. (archaeology) A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals.

Etymology 2

From pot +‎ hole. Attested since at least 1811 (also as pot-hole), possibly continuing Middle English *pothol (attested in the plural, potholys).

Noun

pothole (plural potholes)

1. A hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed.

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