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Sinkhole
Sink |
A
bowl-shaped fixture in the kitchen that is used for washing up. |
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Hole |
A hollow place in a solid body or surface. |
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sink + hole |
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Sinkhole |
A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage. |
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Example Sentence:- |
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"If you are a homeowner in Florida, you may fear the day when a sinkhole suddenly appears on your property and swallows up your home." |
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