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Senkgrube — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cesspit noun A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
  • cesspool noun An underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.

Senses

Senkgrube is used for these senses in English:

  • cesspit A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
  • cesspool An underground pit where sewage is held.
  • cesspool (by extension) A filthy place.

cesspit — full definition

  1. noun A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
  2. noun A place or situation characterised by corruption, filth or immoral activities.

cesspool — full definition

  1. noun An underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.
  2. noun Figuratively, a place or situation that is extremely dirty, corrupt, or unpleasant.

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