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

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.

"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

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

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