ashpit

English

noun
Definitions
  • A pit for the disposal of ashes.
  • (rail) 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".

Etymology

Compound from English ash + English pit (pit bull terrier).

Origin

English

pit

Gloss

pit bull terrier

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