POSTHOLE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

posthole

noun

Definition of posthole

as in excavation

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Recent Examples of posthole For more than an hour, the three humans dig postholes in the hard dirt, put up a fence and prepare the goats’ meal. — Rachel Manteuffel, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2019 To install the screen, mark the post centers on the ground, and use a posthole digger or shovel to dig holes at least 30 in. — Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 15 May 2021 In 2013, his team uncovered thousands more ancient postholes, some from 11 circular structures cut into the bedrock. — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023 Magazine reviewers were generally favorable to the first Bronco, but there’s a reason the truck became a rural workhorse with an accessories catalog full of snowplows and posthole diggers. — Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 12 July 2020 Per the authors, the original residence was clearly connected with Holy Trinity Church just to the south, parts of which date back to the 11th century, as evidenced by the posthole remains of what was once a bridge or causeway. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025

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Noun

The excavation is expected to be complete in another month, with plans to showcase the archaeological finds to the public, the Fine Arts Department said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
It was found outside the northeast corner of the Alamo Church, in an adjacent excavation unit where another intact cannonball was unearthed in March.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of excavation

Noun

Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Domaine du Météore has a vineyard set inside a meteorite crater whose sunken topography, the estate says, gives fresher, lower-alcohol fruit.

— Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of crater

Noun

But the gold seekers, the ‘49ers, immediately set to digging ditches and canals to divert water, and so the new state soon allowed that practice, too.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
An injured fawn trapped in a Loomis ditch got a second chance thanks to a rescue by South Placer Fire District firefighters.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of ditch

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Engineers have already drilled the first data acquisition borehole to approximately 6,000 feet, providing information that will guide the next phase of development.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
So the first project is to subsidize a borehole right by the school.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 June 2026

Definition of borehole

Noun

From bad bridges to potholes and fatal crashes on dangerous streets, a new report shows roads across the Sacramento region need major repairs.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 19 June 2026
That progress hit a large pothole in the fifth inning at Rate Field as the White Sox scored seven times, chasing Sasaki from the game and going on to beat the Dodgers, 8-2.

— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 June 2026

Definition of pothole

Noun

The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 July 2026
While many burrows are harmless, tunnels located directly beneath patios, steps, retaining walls, or foundations can contribute to erosion and structural concerns over time.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of burrow

Noun

Jade and Tabitha were trapped below in the bone cave at the end of last week’s episode.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Located on the outskirts of a town called Fureidis in northern Israel, the cave was due to be affected by construction work when archaeologists decided to investigate it.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

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