Waterhole: meaning, definitions and examples
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waterhole
[ หwษหtษrhษสl ]
in the savanna
A waterhole is a natural depression in the ground where water collects, providing a vital source of water for animals in arid regions. It is often a gathering place for wildlife to drink and cool off.
Synonyms
water source, watering hole, watering trough
Examples of usage
- Elephants gathered around the waterhole to drink and bathe.
- The waterhole attracted a variety of bird species.
- Predators often lurk near the waterhole, waiting for prey to approach.
- The waterhole dried up during the dry season, forcing animals to migrate in search of water.
- The waterhole was teeming with life during the rainy season.
Translations
Translations of the word "waterhole" in other languages:
๐ต๐น poรงo de รกgua
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคพเคถเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Wasserloch
๐ฎ๐ฉ lubang air
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะดะพะนะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wodopรณj
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐดใใพใ (ใฟใใใพใ)
๐ซ๐ท trou d'eau
๐ช๐ธ pozo de agua
๐น๐ท su รงukuru
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ฉ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซูุจ ุงูู ุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ vodnรญ dรญra
๐ธ๐ฐ vodnรก diera
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐดๅ (shuว kฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ vodna luknja
๐ฎ๐ธ vatnshol
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัั ัาฑาฃาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแก แฎแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ su quyusu
๐ฒ๐ฝ pozo de agua
Word origin
The term 'waterhole' originated from the combination of the words 'water' and 'hole'. It has been used for centuries to describe natural sources of water in various landscapes, particularly in arid regions where water is scarce. Waterholes have played a crucial role in supporting wildlife and facilitating their survival in harsh environments.
See also: water, waterbird, watercourse, watercraft, waterfall, waterfowl, waterfront, waterlogged, watermelon, waterproof, waterproofing, watertight, waterway, waterways.