Chuckhole: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
chuckhole
[ หtสสkhoสl ]
road condition
A chuckhole is a deep hole or pit in a road or street, typically caused by wear, weather, or deterioration. This term is commonly used in American English to refer to a particularly hazardous road defect, which can cause damage to vehicles and pose dangers to drivers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Be careful of the chuckholes on this street.
- The city is planning to repair the chuckholes before winter.
- I hit a chuckhole and now my car makes a weird noise.
- Chuckholes can cause accidents if drivers arenโt cautious.
- After the heavy rain, many chuckholes appeared in the asphalt.
Translations
Translations of the word "chuckhole" in other languages:
๐ต๐น buraco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเฅเคขเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlagloch
๐ฎ๐ฉ lubang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dziura
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใฟ
๐ซ๐ท nids-de-poule
๐ช๐ธ bache
๐น๐ท รงukur
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋ฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dรญra
๐ธ๐ฐ diera
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ jama
๐ฎ๐ธ holu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑาฃาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแฃแญแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงuxur
๐ฒ๐ฝ bache
Etymology
The term 'chuckhole' likely originated in the early 20th century as a colloquial American term, possibly derived from the word 'chuck' which means to throw or toss. The word 'hole' is a direct interpretation of the spatial defect. It commonly refers to depressions created on roadways over time, particularly in areas influenced by weather conditions and heavy traffic. As vehicles pass over these areas, the road surface deteriorates, leading to the formation of these holes. Chuckholes have become an accepted part of urban and rural vocabulary, particularly in contexts discussing road safety and infrastructure maintenance. While the term is primarily used in the United States, similar road defects are described by various terms in other English-speaking countries.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,987, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.