Also means
pit
Usage Note
Buca covers a wide range of holes: a pothole (buca nella strada), a hole in the ground, a golf hole, and even a letter box (buca delle lettere). The diminutive buchetta is used for a small slot or hole.
Examples
"C'è una buca enorme nel mezzo della strada."
Natural Translation
There is an enormous hole in the middle of the road.
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