delf

• Существительное, обозначающее выемку, обычно карьер или шахту.

A noun referring to an excavation, typically a quarry or mine.

1. C2formalbritish

   An excavation, usually a quarry or mine, from which stone, clay, or other materials are extracted.

   Карьер или шахта

   • The old delf was abandoned after the stone ran out.
   • Workers extracted slate from the delf for centuries.
   • The delf was a source of high-quality limestone.

   Синонимыexcavationminepitquarry