sinkhole

UK
/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/
US
/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/

Переводы

sinkholeсуществительное
sinkholes
множ.
UK
/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/
US
/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.
sinkholeприлагательное
UK
/ˈsɪŋk.həʊl/
US
/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/
Relational adjective used attributively before nouns (e.g., sinkhole insurance).

Определения

sinkholeсуществительное
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.
sinkholeприлагательное
Relating to or intended for sinkholes.
Homeowners in Florida often purchase sinkhole insurance to protect their property.