Sinkhole (Noun)
Meaning
A depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- A massive sinkhole appeared in the middle of the city one morning, swallowing several cars and leaving many people in shock.
- The hiking group had to navigate around the newly formed sinkhole in the trail, making sure not to slip and fall into the deep chasm.
- As the water flowed over the limestone landscape, it carved out underground tunnels and eventually created a sinkhole that drained into a subterranean river.
- Over time, the sinkhole in the backyard had become overgrown with vegetation, hiding the dark depths below from view.
- Geologists warned of potential sinkholes in the area due to the soluble nature of the underlying rock, advising homeowners to take precautions to prevent collapse.