Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delf
noun
/dɛlf/
Definition
A term referring to a dig or excavated area, especially one used for the purpose of obtaining clay or soil.
Examples
- The potter visited the delf to gather the finest clay for his next project.
- After a long day, they returned from the delf, their carts full of raw materials.
- In olden days, many towns were built near a delf for easy access to construction materials.
Meaning
Delf can denote a place where clay is dug out, often for making bricks or tiles. It is sometimes used to describe a quarry or pit.
Synonyms
- quarry
- pit
- excavation
