sinkhole Synonyms
sinkhole Meaning
Wordnet
sinkhole (n)
a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof
sinkhole Sentence Examples
- The massive sinkhole swallowed up several cars and a house.
- Scientists are investigating the formation of sinkholes in the area.
- The sudden appearance of a sinkhole disrupted traffic on the highway.
- The house was perched precariously on the edge of a sinkhole.
- The sinkhole filled with water, creating a temporary pond.
- The town was evacuated after a series of sinkholes appeared.
- The sinkhole was so deep that it exposed layers of ancient rock.
- The sinkhole formation was attributed to the erosion of underground limestone.
- The sinkhole continued to expand, threatening nearby buildings.
- The engineers were working to stabilize the soil around the sinkhole to prevent further collapse.
FAQs About the word sinkhole
a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof
basin, hole, puddle, pool, pond,lake, stank, well, mere, billabong
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The massive sinkhole swallowed up several cars and a house.
Scientists are investigating the formation of sinkholes in the area.
The sudden appearance of a sinkhole disrupted traffic on the highway.
The house was perched precariously on the edge of a sinkhole.
