water hole

noun
1.
a depression in the surface of the ground, containing water.
2.
a source of drinking water, as a spring or well in the desert.
3.
a pond; pool.
4.
a cavity containing water in the dry bed of a river.
5.
a hole in the frozen surface of a lake, pond, stream, etc.
Origin:
1645–55

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water hole
 
—n
1.  a depression, such as a pond or pool, containing water, esp one used by animals as a drinking place
2.  a source of drinking water in a desert

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Example sentences
Other family bands arrive at the top of the hill above the water hole.
He lost a shoe in a water hole and, returning later for it, noticed the strong
  mineral taste of the water.
They often find a suitable water hole and roll in its mud, coating their skin
  with a natural bug repellent and sun block.
In the far distance a herd of elephants proceeded at a stately pace toward the
  water hole.
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