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sinkhole

/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/

/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/

Translations

sinkholenoun

sinkholes

/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/

/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/

карстовая воронка

The car fell into a sinkhole that suddenly appeared on the road.

Машина упала в карстовую воронку, которая внезапно появилась на дороге.

Synonyms

sinkholeadjective

/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/

/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/

Relational adjective used attributively before nouns (e.g., sinkhole insurance).

sinkholenoun

A cavity in the ground, especially in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.

The sudden appearance of a sinkhole in the middle of the road caused a major traffic disruption.

A place into which things are lost or disappear, often used metaphorically.

The project turned into a financial sinkhole, consuming all available resources without any return.

sinkholeadjective

Relating to or intended for sinkholes.

Homeowners in Florida often purchase sinkhole insurance to protect their property.