pithole
- noun
- /ˈpɪθoʊl/
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cavidad
- The old tree had a large pithole in its trunk where insects had burrowed.
Examples
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After years of erosion, a pithole appeared in the middle of the field.
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The archaeologists carefully examined the pithole for any signs of ancient artifacts.
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The gardener discovered a pithole in the backyard.
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There are several pitholes near the old oak tree.
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The old tree had a large pithole in its trunk where insects had burrowed.
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After years of erosion, a pithole appeared in the middle of the field.
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The gardener discovered a pithole in the backyard that had formed after a heavy storm.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
An opening in something, often made by people or nature
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3.6
A large hole in the ground used for mining
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5.5
A small hollow space inside a rock or object that can hold other material
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3.9
A hollow space in the ground or a solid object
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3.8
A small empty space or dip in something
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5.4
A hole in the ground made by digging, often for building or finding old things
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7.0
An opening in a surface or structure, like a hole in a wall
Antonyms
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Etymology
Pithole comes from two simple words, pit and hole, where pit means 'a small deep hole' and hole means 'an opening'. So, a pithole is a hollow in wood or the ground often made by decay, digging, or natural change.