ashpit

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Etymology

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From ash +‎ pit.

Noun

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ashpit (plural ashpits)

  1. A pit for the disposal of ashes.
  2. (rail transport) a pit between the rails where a steam locomotive can drop its fire at the end of a day's work, before going "on shed".