NOUN | object | tar pit | a natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth |
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Meaning | A natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth; often acts as a trap for animals whose bones are thus preserved. | |
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Broader | pit, cavity | A sizeable hole (usually in the ground) |
Spanish | tar pit | |
Catalan | tar pit |
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