Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dung-heap
noun
/ˈdʌŋ hiːp/
Definition
A pile of animal dung, often used as fertilizer.
Examples
- The farmer decided to spread the dung-heap over his fields to enrich the soil.
- After the rainy season, the dung-heap became a breeding ground for flies.
- He was careful to stay away from the dung-heap while walking through the barn.
Meaning
Dung-heap refers to a collection of waste material, primarily manure, that is sometimes stored for agricultural purposes.
Synonyms
- manure pile
- compost
- fertilizer heap
