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mudhole

American  
[muhd-hohl] / ˈmʌdˌhoʊl /

noun

  1. a depression in which mud collects.


Etymology

Origin of mudhole

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55; mud + hole

Example Sentences

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What looks like a wet patch of grass might hide a mudhole or puddle deeper than your shoe.

From Washington Post Jul. 14, 2021

While some avoided the mudhole, others were stuck there for 40-45 minutes.

From The Guardian Dec. 27, 2018

“We wore a mudhole out under it,” Sasser laughed.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2018

“If an officer is in pursuit of someone, if he falls in a creek, in a mudhole, he gets up and his gun will fire.”

From New York Times Jan. 15, 2011

“Every time it rains, it turns into a mudhole behind my place,” he said, leaning back and lacing his fingers behind his head.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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