waterhole

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Noun — A natural pool or hollow where water collects, especially one animals visit to drink.

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gather at the waterhole local waterhole

Etymology

A plain compound of "water" and "hole." In radio astronomy the term was borrowed by scientist Bernard Oliver in 1971 for a quiet band of the radio spectrum between hydrogen and hydroxyl emission lines, on the idea that alien civilizations might use this "quiet" frequency range to communicate — much like animals gatheri...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “waterhole” mean?

The word “waterhole” means a natural pool or hollow where water collects, especially one animals visit to drink. In plain terms, a spot where water collects for animals to drink, or casually, a bar.

How do you use “waterhole” in a sentence?

Here is “waterhole” used in a sentence: “The elephants gathered at the waterhole every evening.”

What part of speech is “waterhole”?

“Waterhole” is a noun.

Where does the word “waterhole” come from?

The word “waterhole” dates back to around 1971.

How many meanings does “waterhole” have?

“Waterhole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a natural pool or hollow where water collects, especially one animals visit to drink.

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