Anagrams of: POTHOLING

• To defecate.

• To dirty something with feces.

• To say "pooh".

• To say "pooh" to.

• To bind or fasten using a hoop.

• To clasp; to encircle; to surround.

• To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.

• To whoop, as in whooping cough.

• a specific instance of feeling hopeful

• United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

• the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• one of the three Christian virtues

• expect and wish

• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• a solemn pledge of fidelity

• give to in marriage

• promise solemnly and formally

• A photographer, especially a professional one.

• a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle

• an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)

• a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

• something of little value

• to utter a loud clamorous shout

• utter the characteristic sound of owls