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

"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 Hope, Laura Lee

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 Hope, Laura Lee

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

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

"Hellup!" cried Hans, who had dragged behind, and looking back they saw the German lad in a bog hole up to his knees.

From The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht by Stratemeyer, Edward

Anscombe's wagons were delayed for a day or two by a broken axle or a bog hole, I forget which.

From Finished by Haggard, Henry Rider