transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsiŋk-ˌhōl ]
noun
Date: 15th century
1. : a hollow place or depression in which drainage collects
2. : a hollow in a limestone region that communicates with a cavern or passage
3. : sink 2
4. : something (as an unprofitable investment) that steadily drains money or resources
a financial sinkhole