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waterhole

/ˈwɔːtəˌhəʊl/

/ˈwɔtərˌhoʊl/

Translations

waterholenoun

waterholes

/ˈwɔːtəˌhəʊl/

/ˈwɔtərˌhoʊl/

The animals gathered at the waterhole to drink.

Животные собрались у водоёма, чтобы напиться.

During the dry season, the only waterhole becomes crowded.

В засушливый сезон единственная поилка становится переполненной.

Synonyms

drinking spot

watering place

watering hole

waterholeadjective

/ˈwɔːtəˌhəʊl/

/ˈwɔtərˌhoʊl/

Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to a waterhole; non-gradable.

waterholenoun

A natural or artificial depression in the ground where water collects, often serving as a drinking place for animals.

The herd of elephants gathered at the waterhole to drink and cool off.

A place, such as a bar or pub, where people gather to drink and socialize (informal, chiefly Australian and South African English).

After work, the colleagues met at their favorite waterhole to unwind.

waterholeadjective

Relating to, situated at, or characteristic of a waterhole.

We followed a waterhole track that led to the dry riverbed.