ash-pit
Definition
Noun: - A pit for the disposal of ashes: "ash-pit" refers to a pit, hole, or receptacle where ashes (especially from a fireplace, furnace, or locomotive) are collected or dumped for disposal.
Usage Examples
- (A hole used to collect ashes from a steam engine.)
- (A pit for ash disposal from a heating appliance.)
Advanced Usage
- "ash-pit of a locomotive": a specific compartment or pit beneath a steam engine's firebox where ash and clinker accumulate.
- The fireman opened the damper to drop the hot ashes into the ash-pit below. (A designated space for ash removal on a train.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ash-bin (n): a container for ashes, often a metal bin.
- She carried the ash-bin outside to empty it. (A receptacle for household ashes.)
- Ash-tray (n): a small dish for cigarette or cigar ashes.
- He stubbed out his cigarette in the ash-tray. (A small container for smoking-related ashes.)
- Ash-pan (n): a pan or tray that catches ashes beneath a stove or fireplace.
- The ash-pan slid out easily for cleaning. (A removable tray for collected ashes.)
Synonyms
- Cinder pit: a pit for hot cinders and ashes.
- Ash hole: a hole dug for ash disposal.
- Ash dump: a designated area for dumping ashes.
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