pothole vs waterhole

pothole

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

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

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

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

  • 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. 

waterhole

noun
  • A watering hole; a place where people meet to drink and talk. 

  • A depression in which water collects, especially one where wild animals come to drink. 

  • A part of the electromagnetic spectrum, between the regions where hydrogen and hydroxyl radiate, that is relatively quiet in terms of radio astronomy. 

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