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wonky hole

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of undersea hole or spring on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, out of which emanates fresh water that has flowed underground from the land.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia

Examples

  • It was local fishermen who made the most startling seafloor discovery. Something unknown was snagging their nets and nearly capsizing their boats. And they called the mystery – wonky holes. — Australian Broadcasting Commission Catalyst program, 18 May 2006 (transcript)

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History

Etymology

From wonky + hole. Named by the local fishermen who first encountered them (see quotation below).