goldfield vs pothole

goldfield

noun
  • An area where gold ore is found 

pothole

noun
  • A shallow hole dug for the purpose of prospecting for opal or gold. 

  • A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic. 

  • A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream. 

  • A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals. 

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

  • A vertical cave system, often found in limestone. 

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