gravel pit

• Stelle, an der Kies aus der Erde gewonnen wird, meist eine offene Grube oder ein Tagebau, die als Baustofflieferquelle dienen.

A location where gravel is extracted from the ground, typically an open excavation or quarry used for construction materials.

1. Quarry for gravelB2formal

   An open excavation or quarry where gravel is extracted from the ground.

   Kiesgrube

   • The construction company bought an old gravel pit for materials.
   • Children were warned not to swim in the abandoned gravel pit.
   • The gravel pit has been in operation for over 20 years.