cesspit

/ˌsɛsˈpɪt/
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Other forms: cesspits

Definitions of cesspit
  1. noun
    a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
    synonyms: cesspool, sink, sump
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    type of:
    cistern
    an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
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