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Meaning of sinkhole

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sinkhole

noun

Definitions

  1. A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage

    Synonyms:cenotedolinadolinekettle holeshakeholesinkswalletswallow hole
  2. A depressed area in which waste or drainage collects.

  3. A hole in the playfield that rewards the player when the ball is guided into it.

  4. A domain name server that has been configured to hand out non-routeable addresses for all domains, so that every computer that uses it will fail to get access to the real website.