Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bar-pit

noun

/bɑːr pɪt/

Definition

A bar-pit is a type of geological depression or hollow that forms in the landscape, typically associated with river or stream banks.

Examples

The fish often gather around the bar-pit, making it a prime spot for anglers.
After the heavy rains, the bar-pits along the riverbank filled up with water.
Wildflowers grew abundantly around the bar-pit, attracted by the moisture in the soil.

Meaning

The term describes a specific area where sediment has accumulated and formed a small depression or pit near a bar, which is a deposit of sand or gravel along a river.