Pit
Pit noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.
Usage example: removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard
Water hole and pit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Water hole" instead a noun "Pit".
Water hole
Water hole noun - A natural hole or hollow containing water.
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Water hole and Pit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pit/water_hole
Pit & Water hole. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pit/water_hole>.
Water hole or Pit. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pit/water_hole.
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