divot
Example Sentences
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“Up against a tree in a divot and buried lie in the bunker,” Stricker said.
From Seattle Times
These divots grew into larger depressions as more erosive energy was concentrated in a smaller area, because the grass blocked part of each wave.
From Science Magazine
While the CWA limits dredging and filling of wetlands and pollutant discharges, this does not apply to every wet patch in your backyard or divot in the forests.
From Scientific American
Turner revealed that he suffered a tear that created a divot, adding he tried to return from the injury too soon.
From Washington Times
Jean piled tins precariously on top of empty food cupboards which would roll off and hit the dining table directly below - so often that it was covered in dents and divots.
From BBC
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