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fishing hole

American  
[fish-ing hohl] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ ˌhoʊl /

noun

  1. a good spot for fishing on a river, lake, pond, etc.

  2. an opening made in ice for ice fishing.


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Each year, the Bowers family heads to Brooks Riffle, a fishing hole named after their family.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

They took a trip down to a local fishing hole.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2019

When Palma arrived at the fishing hole, a man who looked similar and drove the same car approached him and asked if he had a fishing license.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2019

Although Alaska doesn’t have state sales or income taxes, in this case fishermen can say building the fishing hole cleaning shelter is their tax dollars at work.

From Washington Times • Jun. 18, 2016

In the winter they seem to choose and defend a favorite fishing hole.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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