cesspit

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

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

Έννοιες

βόθρος

Συνώνυμα

cesspool

sump

sink

septic tank

sewer

latrine

rubbish dump

garbage dump

garbage dump

rubbish dump

Μεταφράσεις

Senkgrube

Jauchegrube

beerput

Pfuhl

Kloake

fosse septique

pou negre

pozzo nero

fosse

évier

bas-fond

aisance

Klärgrube

Abwassertank

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/ˈsɛspɪt/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

Uncertain. The first part, cess-, is undoubtedly the same as for cesspool, whose origin is likewise uncertain. The second part is pit, a hole in the ground.