What does ashpit mean?
Ashpit means A pit for the disposal of ashes..
Ashpit
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A pit for the disposal of ashes..
Definitions by Sense
- A pit for the disposal of ashes.
- (rail transport) a pit between the rails where a steam locomotive can drop its fire at the end of a day's work, before going "on shed".
Example Sentences
I hid my books in the long grass near the ashpit at the end of the garden where nobody ever came and hurried along the canal bank.
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Related Words
Word Forms
- ashpits
- ash pit
Usage Notes
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I hid my books in the long grass near the ashpit at the end of the garden where nobody ever came and hurried along the canal bank.
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