Black hole

Pronunciation: /ˈbɫæk ˈhoʊɫ/

Black hole (noun)

  1. A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape once it gets too close.
  2. A strong, harmful force that quickly takes in energy, attention, or resources and is hard to stop.

Examples

  • A black hole is a space gravity trap with strong gravity.
  • The telescope shows a black hole pulling nearby gas inward.