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Posthole Meaning in English

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التعريف

A posthole is a deep, narrow hole dug in the ground to hold a post, such as for a fence, sign, or building support.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used mostly in construction, gardening, and archaeology. Typical collocations: 'dig a posthole', 'posthole digger'. Refers only to the hole, not the post itself. Rare in casual conversation unless discussing construction.

جمل نموذجية

The archaeologists found an ancient posthole pattern at the site.

natural

Be careful—you might trip over that open posthole near the driveway.

natural

We need to dig a posthole for the new fence.

basic

Each posthole must be deep enough to support the post.

basic

He used a special tool to make the posthole.

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That old posthole in the yard keeps filling with water after it rains.

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