bog hole

nounPhysical Geography.

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

Origin of bog hole

First recorded in 1780–90

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The aerial shots were so sharp they could see every bog hole.
The Ballad of Johnny France | Richard Ben Cramer | January 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The stump gave way, and the drummer splashed into a bog hole.
Earth's Enigmas | Charles G. D. Roberts
The path led through it, and if he left the path he would without doubt perish in a bog-hole.
The Path of the King | John Buchan
Just to break the monotony the Preacher stepped into a bog-hole and disappeared, temporarily, from view.
Days in the Open | Lathan A. Crandall
Larry was covered with mud from the bog-hole, and Eileen and Dennis were wet and muddy from falling into the puddle.
The Irish Twins | Lucy Fitch Perkins

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

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