Definition of potholes:
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A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.
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A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.
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(Australia, mining) A shallow hole dug for the purpose of prospecting for opal or gold.
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(geology) A vertical cave system, often found in limestone.
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(archaeology) A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure-hunters or vandals.
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(fandom slang, TV Tropes) A hyperlink with text displayed on a page that is different from the title of the page to which the text links; a piped link.