spoil heap
A 'spoil heap' is a common term in mining and construction, referring to the accumulation of waste material removed during excavation.
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Definition
B2Mining
(technical)A pile of waste material, such as earth or rock, discarded during mining operations.
Example
- The spoil heap grew larger as the mining operation continued.
B2Construction
(technical)An accumulation of soil, rock, or other debris removed from a construction site and piled nearby.
Example
- Excavators formed a spoil heap next to the building site.
Similar
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