pit run
Definition
- Noun:
- Gravel as found in natural deposits: "pit run" refers to unprocessed, naturally occurring gravel that is excavated directly from a pit or deposit. It is a mixture of various sizes of stones, sand, and fines, and has not been sorted or graded by size.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The contractor ordered a load of pit run to use as a base for the new driveway.
- The natural drainage properties of pit run make it suitable for certain construction projects.
Advanced Usage
- "Pit-run gravel": This is a common compound term specifying the material type.
- The foundation was filled with compacted pit-run gravel.*
Variants and Related Words
- Bank-run gravel (n): A very similar term for unprocessed gravel taken from a natural deposit, often used interchangeably with "pit run."
- The specifications called for bank-run gravel, not crushed stone.*
- Run-of-pit (adj): An adjectival form describing material in its natural, unsorted state.
- They used a run-of-pit aggregate for the sub-base.*
Synonyms
- Unprocessed gravel: Gravel that has not been mechanically sorted or crushed.
- Natural gravel: Gravel obtained directly from a deposit without alteration.
Related Phrases
- Pit-run material: A broader term that can include other unsorted, naturally excavated materials like sand or soil.
- The fill for the site was common pit-run material.*
Noun
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gravel as found in natural deposits
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