bog hole

American  

noun

Physical Geography.

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

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Etymology

Origin of bog hole

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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bog hole

A name so beautiful as Loch Sheelin would give a certain charm to a bog hole.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by T. O. Russell

But when he came to the edge of the bog hole he hesitated.

From The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida by Laura Lee Hope

Whereas at first the clinging mud and sand of the bog hole had only been up to Mr. Bunn's knees, he was now engulfed to his waist.

From The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida by Laura Lee Hope

The Shakespearean actor started over again, and he was "game" enough to pretend that he did not in the least mind floundering into the bog hole.

From The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida by Laura Lee Hope

"We'll save you!" shouted the manager, as he made a dash toward the bog hole.

From The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida by Laura Lee Hope