Sinkhole

/ˈsɪŋk.hoʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often occurring in areas with limestone or other soluble rocks.

After the heavy rains, a large sinkhole appeared in the middle of the road.

An area where water can flow into the ground, often leading to underground drainage systems.

The sinkhole on the farm was a natural formation that helped replenish the groundwater.

A metaphorical term for a situation that consumes resources or effort, creating a loss.

The abandoned project became a sinkhole for the company's finances, draining money without any return.

A term used in environmental studies to describe a natural depression in the earth's surface.

The researchers studied the sinkhole as part of their geological survey of the area.

A collapse of the ground that can pose significant danger to people and infrastructure.

Due to the sinkhole, several houses had to be evacuated for safety precautions.

The term originates from the natural processes of erosion and collapse that create a sinkhole.

sinkhole disaster:

A significant incident where a sinkhole causes damage to infrastructure or property.

sinkhole warning:

A signal or indication that a sinkhole may form or that there are risks of collapse.

An unexpected problem or issue that arises suddenly.

We thought everything was fine until we hit a sinkhole in our project.