Pothole and Trough

Pothole

Pothole noun - A pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface).
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Trough and pothole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trough" instead a noun "Pothole".

Trough

Trough noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
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Pothole and trough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pothole" instead a noun "Trough".
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Trough and Pothole. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pothole/trough
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