Sinkhole Definition & Meaning

sinkhole
noun
  1. a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof

"Sinkhole" in song lyrics

See how sinkhole is used in real songs:

  • "swallowed by a sinkhole"
    Latryx — Storm Warning
  • "kid dies in septic tank sinkhole"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sinkhole"

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