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Johnson hole

(military slang, now, _, historical) A large shell crater during the First World War.

ˈd͡ʒɑnsən ˈhoʊlDocumented since 1870sSilenthistorical151 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(military slang, now, _, historical) A large shell crater during the First World War.

Origin: Named, for its size, after Jack Johnson (1878-1946), the world heavyweight boxing champion until 1915. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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