Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A hole or hollow where water collects.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
waterhole .
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Examples
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Messner broke the skin that had formed on the water-hole within the hour, and filled his pails.
A DAY'S LODGING 2010
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The bed, however, was damp, with now and again a water-hole into which the loose oxen and the saddle-horses stamped and plunged their muzzles to the eyes.
Chapter 12 2010
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It was snug and warm here, while down by the water-hole began a trail which he would soon be hitting through the chilly hours.
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Guess it wouldn't hurt Loraine to cool her feet by the water-hole a little longer.
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But didn't I see with my own eyes the bottom of the water-hole?
A DAY'S LODGING 2010
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Have them down to the water-hole off the hospital, at midnight, sharp.
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He worked the sack of gold out between the lashings and carried it to the water-hole.
A DAY'S LODGING 2010
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I took her alone to the hunting, where the deer sought the water-hole.
Chapter 21 2010
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At the bottom of the bank, beside the water-hole, he halted the sled.
A DAY'S LODGING 2010
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He put five sun-cured salmon into the oven to thaw out for the dogs, and from the water-hole filled his coffee-pot and cooking-pail.
A DAY'S LODGING 2010
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