pothole
//ˈpɒt.həʊl//
Noun
potholeSingular
potholesPlural
1
A hole or pit in a road surface caused by wear or weathering, typically filled with water after rain.
The car hit a pothole and damaged its tire.
2
A deep cylindrical hole formed in rock by the erosive action of water, especially in a riverbed or cave.
The river has carved deep potholes into the rocky riverbed over thousands of years.