Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

borrow-pit

Noun

/ˈbɔːroʊ pɪt/

Definition

A borrow-pit is an excavation from which materials, especially soil or gravel, have been removed for use in construction or other projects.

Examples

The construction team dug a borrow-pit to supply the required soil for the foundation.
After the borrow-pit was filled, it was transformed into a small pond for local wildlife.

Meaning

The term ‘borrow-pit’ refers to a location, typically a pit or hole, from which earth is taken for use in building works, usually to create a level surface or for landscape alteration.