Kettle Hole (Noun)
Meaning
(geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The kettle hole created a small lake that filled with water after the glacial ice block melted.
- A hike through the woods led us to a picturesque kettle hole surrounded by lush vegetation.
- The kettle hole's unique environment supported a diverse array of plant and animal life.
- Geologists believe the kettle hole formed when a large chunk of glacial ice broke off and became trapped in the sediment.
- The kettle hole had filled with water to create a small pond that reflected the surrounding landscape.