Dent and Pothole

Dent

Dent noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.
Usage example: there was a big dent in the car's hood where something had hit it

Pothole and dent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pothole" instead the word "Dent" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: dented, dentation, dental, denture, denting

Pothole

Pothole noun - A pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface).
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Dent and pothole are semantically related. You can use "Dent" instead the word "Pothole" as a noun or a verb.
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