cesspit

• Poço ou reservatório coberto, geralmente subterrâneo, usado para recolher esgoto e excrementos. Pode também ser usado figuradamente para um lugar imundo ou moralmente corrupto.

A covered cistern or underground tank into which waste water and sewage flow for collection or disposal.

1. Covered cistern for wasteB2formal

   A covered pit or tank used for collecting waste water and sewage.

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   • The old house still had a cesspit in the backyard.
   • They had to empty the cesspit regularly to avoid overflow.
   • Modern homes use septic tanks instead of cesspits.

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