[ˈpɒthəʊl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a depression or hollow in a road surface caused by wear or sinking
(e.g: he drove very cautiously over the potholes in the road)

- a deep natural underground cave formed by the erosion of rock, especially by the action of water


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Middle English pot ‘pit’ (perhaps of Scandinavian origin) + hole

[ˈpɒthəʊl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- produce potholes in (a road surface)
(e.g: the road is being torn up and potholed by passing trucks)

- explore underground caves as a pastime
(e.g: my mother and father met while they were potholing)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Middle English pot ‘pit’ (perhaps of Scandinavian origin) + hole