sinkhole

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Definition

A depression in the ground where the earth suddenly collapses, often swallowing cars and dreams—the result of water dissolving soluble rock and deciding to make a geological statement.

Example Usage

The city cordoned off the massive sinkhole before it could swallow the entire intersection.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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