woodhole

/ˈwʊdhoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hole drilled in a tree for the purpose of taking a sample of the wood to determine its quality or to extract resin.

“The forester used a specialized tool to extract a sample from the woodhole.”

2. noun

A hole or depression in the ground, typically caused by the collapse of a tree root or other underground structure.

“The hiker fell into a woodhole and twisted her ankle.”

Synonyms

  • bole
  • tree hole

Antonyms

  • tree stump