2
notch
2
opening(noun, hole, aperture, perforation, orifice)
2
scooping(noun, mine, pit, quarry, digging)
2
seam(noun, shaft)
2
shoveling(noun, mine, pit, quarry, digging)
2
sinkage(noun, depression, impression, dip, hollow)
2
sinkhole(noun, depression, impression, dip, hollow)
2
slit(noun, hole, perforation, orifice, grommet)
2
treasure trove(noun, expression, supply, reserve, deposit)
2
void(noun, break, cut, crack, depression)
2
wadi
2
well(noun, supply, reserve, hole, hollow)
1
abysm
1
alveolus
1
amputation(noun, extraction)
1
archaeology(noun, study)
1
arrow
1
arroyo
1
artifact
1
basement
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