water hole

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water hole

See watering hole.

water hole

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a depression, such as a pond or pool, containing water, esp one used by animals as a drinking place

2. (Social Science / Human Geography) a source of drinking water in a desert

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Noun

water hole - a natural hole or hollow containing water

pond, pool - a small lake; "the pond was too small for sailing"

Translations

water hole n → pozza d'acqua

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