troublinghole

noun
UK /ˈtrʌb.əl.ɪŋ.həʊl/
US /ˈtrʌb.əl.ɪŋ.hoʊl/

A troublinghole is a hole that makes you worry or feel upset.

The small troublinghole in the boat let water in and made everyone nervous.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A spot in a story or plan where something seems wrong or unclear.

The editor found a troublinghole in the plot of the book.

3. A tricky problem that is hard to get out of.

The team fell into a troublinghole when their best player got hurt.

4. A gap in a wall or fence that causes trouble by letting things through.

The farmer fixed the troublinghole in the fence before the sheep escaped.