pothole

/ˈpoʊθoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hole in the surface of a road, especially one caused by wear and tear.

“The pothole on Main Street was so deep that it damaged my car’s tires.”

2. verb

to damage or wear away the surface of something, especially a road, by driving over it or through it.

“The heavy truck potholed the road with its massive weight.”

Synonyms

  • crater
  • hollow
  • rut

Antonyms

  • fill
  • repair