sinkhole

Meanings

• noun

  A large hole or depression in the ground caused by natural processes such as erosion or collapsing bedrock.

  - "The sinkhole in Florida swallowed a car."
  - "The sinkhole formed after heavy rain caused the ground to collapse."

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Synonyms

cenote , dolina , doline , kettle hole , shakehole , sink , swallet , swallow hole

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Variants

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sinkhole , sinkholes

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Etymology

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From Middle English sinken, 'to sink', and hole.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known sinkhole is the 'Great Blue Hole' in the Caribbean Sea, which is about 300 meters (980 feet) across and 124 meters (407 feet) deep.

2. Sinkholes can form suddenly, giving no warning before they swallow up objects or even people.

3. Some animals, like the blind fish in the 'Sinking Creek Cave' in Tennessee, have adapted to living in sinkholes.

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Related Concepts

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1. limestone sinkhole: A type of sinkhole that forms in areas with large deposits of limestone.

2. swallow hole: Another term for a sinkhole, particularly one large enough to swallow objects or even structures.

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Culture

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Sinkholes have been featured in various forms of media, including literature, films, and documentaries, often portraying them as dangerous and mysterious.

How to Memorize "sinkhole"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large hole in the ground, deep and dark, with water at the bottom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinkhole' with the image of a large pit in the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'sinkhole' starts with 's', like 'swallow' a 'hole' in the ground.

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