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