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单词 pitch-hole
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Definition of pitch-hole in English:

pitch-hole

noun ˈpɪtʃhəʊl
  • 1An opening in the wall of a barn, etc., through which corn or hay is pitched. Now rare.

  • 2Chiefly North American. A depression or defect in a road or trail (frequently caused by compacted snow); a pothole.

Origin

Late 18th century. From pitch + hole. Compare slightly earlier pitching hole.

Definition of pitch-hole in US English:

pitch-hole

nounˈpɪtʃhəʊl
  • 1An opening in the wall of a barn, etc., through which corn or hay is pitched. Now rare.

  • 2Chiefly North American. A depression or defect in a road or trail (frequently caused by compacted snow); a pothole.

Origin

Late 18th century. From pitch + hole. Compare slightly earlier pitching hole.

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