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

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 Hope, Laura Lee

Run right along, and don't stop when you see 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

"Sure, an' Oi'm ready, Moike Delaney, but how are ye to git this wagon out av thet bog hole, Oi dunno."

From The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma by Fry, W. H.

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.