Mudhole

usgb/ˈmʌd.hoʊl/
noun

A muddy area of ground that is difficult to walk on.

The rain turned the empty field into a mudhole.
Visual representation of "mudhole" - A muddy area of ground that is difficult to walk on.

Often appears as...

  • bad weather
  • off-road path

Usage tips

Neutral

muddy terrain,difficult path,wet ground

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Literal Use

Use the term in physical descriptions of terrain

Illustration for Literal Use
The hiking trail ended in a mudhole that made it impassable.
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Metaphorical Use

Use to describe messy situations

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
After the argument, the conversation turned into a real mudhole.
Visual representation of the word "Mudhole"

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