Catch basin

Catch basin

Large underground container, with a grate on the top, for collection of storm water run-off. It catches or collects dirt and other debris and prevents them from polluting streams and lakes.

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catch basin

Construction; Surveying

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catch basin

Construction; Plumbing

Large underground container, with a grate on the top, for collection of storm water run-off. It catches or collects dirt and other debris and prevents them from polluting streams ...

catch basin

Construction; Plumbing

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catch basin

Natural environment; Water

A sedimentation area designed to remove pollutants from runoff before being discharged into a stream or pond.

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catch-basin

Language; Dictionaries

A cistern or vault at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer, to oatch bulky matters which would not pass readly throught the sewer.

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Construction; Architecture; Building/real property; Carpentry; Demolition/excavation

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