posthole

A hole dug in the ground specifically to hold a fence post in place.

• 🇩🇪Ein Loch, das in den Boden gegraben wird, um darin einen Pfosten oder Mast zu setzen, z. B. für einen Zaun.

1. Hole for a fence post B1 formal

   A hole dug into the ground to set and support a fence post or similar upright structure.

   • He dug a posthole for the new fence.
   • The posthole must be deep enough to keep the post stable.
   • They used a posthole digger to make the job easier.

   🇩🇪Pfostenloch

• postholes plural form
• postholes' possessive plural form
• posthole's possessive singular form