Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stone-pit
Noun
/ˈstoʊn pɪt/
Definition
A stone-pit is a type of excavation in the ground where stones, particularly granite or other hard materials, are extracted for construction or industrial use.
Examples
- The workers spent days extracting granite from the stone-pit for the new city hall.
- A stone-pit can serve as a source of raw materials for various construction projects.
Meaning
A location or site from which stone is quarried or mined, often used for building and landscaping purposes.
Synonyms
- quarry
- rock-pit
- excavation
