Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lime-pit
Noun
/laɪm pɪt/
Definition
A lime-pit is a pit or hole that is used for the purpose of extracting lime, often from limestone or other calcium-rich materials.
Examples
- The workers carefully extracted the stones from the lime-pit to ensure they had enough material for their projects.
- Due to safety concerns, access to the old lime-pit was restricted to trained professionals only.
Meaning
The term refers to a specific site where limestone is processed to produce lime, which is used in various construction and agricultural applications.
Synonyms
- Lime quarry
- Lime pit
- Calcium extraction site
