Sinkhole Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪŋkˌhoʊɫ
SINGK-hohl
sˈɪŋkhəʊl
SINGK-hohl
Definition
A sinkhole is a large hole in the ground caused by the collapse of the surface, often due to water eroding the earth underneath.
Usage & Nuances
'Sinkhole' is specific to natural holes formed by collapse, not man-made pits. Used in geology, news, or when describing sudden ground collapses. Common collocations: 'giant sinkhole', 'a sinkhole opened up', 'swallowed by a sinkhole'.
Spanish: sumidero - dolinaPortuguese (BR): sumidouro - dolinaPortuguese (PT): sumidouro - dolinaChinese (Simplified): 天坑Chinese (Traditional): 天坑Hindi: धँसाव (गड्ढा)Arabic: حفرة انهداميةBengali: সিঙ্কহোল - ধস গর্তRussian: карстовая воронкаJapanese: 陥没穴Vietnamese: hố sụt - hố tử thầnKorean: 싱크홀Turkish: mağara çukuru - obrukUrdu: زمین بیٹھنے کا گڑھاIndonesian: lubang runtuhan - sinkhole
Example Sentences
A huge sinkhole suddenly appeared in the street.
basic
Be careful, there is a sinkhole near the farm.
basic
The lake was formed by a giant sinkhole.
basic
Last year, a sinkhole swallowed part of the main road.
natural
The news showed footage of a car falling into a sinkhole.
natural
People were amazed at how deep the sinkhole was.
natural