pothole

noun

1. A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.

2. A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

3. geologyA vertical cave system, often found in limestone.

4. archaeologyA pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure-hunters or vandals.

5. auminingA shallow hole dug for the purpose of prospecting for opal or gold.

6. A hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed.

7. A pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)

   Similar: chuckhole