Potholed: meaning, definitions and examples
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potholed
[ หpษt.hoสld ]
road condition
Describing a road or surface that is filled with deep holes or depressions, often causing difficulty for vehicles. Potholed roads can be dangerous and are usually a sign of poor maintenance, especially in areas with harsh weather.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The potholed road damaged the car's suspension.
- We had to drive slowly on the potholed street.
- The city's budget cuts have left many potholed avenues unrepaired.
- Cyclists avoid that potholed path in the park.
Translations
Translations of the word "potholed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cheio de buracos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเฅเคขเฅเค เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lรถchrig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berlubang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dziurawy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉดใ ใใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท bosselรฉ
๐ช๐ธ agujereado
๐น๐ท delik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋ฉ์ด ๋ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุก ุจุงูุญููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ dรญravรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ dierovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๆปกๅๆดผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ luknjast
๐ฎ๐ธ gรถtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ deลik
๐ฒ๐ฝ lleno de baches
Etymology
The term 'potholed' originates from the word 'pothole,' which combines 'pot' and 'hole.' The earliest use of 'pothole' in English dates back to the 19th century. It originally referred to a natural geological feature resembling a hole or basin formed by erosion. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe depressions in road surfaces caused by the wear and tear of vehicles combined with weathering effects on the asphalt and concrete. The 'pothole' metaphorically reflects how deep and damaging these holes are, similar to how a pot could hold water. The adjective form 'potholed' emerged as a way to describe roads in severe disrepair, highlighting issues in urban infrastructure management.