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chuck⋅hole

  [chuhk-hohl]
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–noun Chiefly Midland U.S.
a hole or pit in a road or street; pothole.
Origin:
1830–40; chuck 1 + hole
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chuck·hole   (chŭk'hōl')   
n.  See pothole.

[Probably from chuck1.]
pot·hole   (pŏt'hōl')   
n.  

  1. A hole or pit, especially one in a road surface. Also called chuckhole.

  2. A deep round hole worn in rock by loose stones whirling in strong rapids or waterfalls.

  3. Western U.S. A place filled with mud or quicksand that is a hazard to cattle.

pot'holed' adj.
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