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

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

"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

"Catch this, Mr. Bunn!" called Alice, as with the vine rope she went as near the bog hole as was safe.

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

"Yah, let us go back," said Hans, who had not forgotten his experience in the bog hole.

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

"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