bog hole

noun

, Physical Geography.

a land-surface depression occupied by waterlogged soil and spongy vegetative material that cannot bear the weight of large animals.

First recorded in 1780–90

The aerial shots were so sharp they could see every bog hole.

The stump gave way, and the drummer splashed into a bog hole.

The path led through it, and if he left the path he would without doubt perish in a bog-hole.

Just to break the monotony the Preacher stepped into a bog-hole and disappeared, temporarily, from view.

Larry was covered with mud from the bog-hole, and Eileen and Dennis were wet and muddy from falling into the puddle.

His good horse was constantly stumbling against some tree or into some bog-hole that by rights ought not to be there.

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