cesspit

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Noun cesspit has 1 sense

cesspool, cesspit, sink, sump - a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
--₁ is a kind of cistern

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Cesspit

Noun: A pit or underground container used for collecting and storing liquid wastes and sewage.

Example sentence:

Due to a malfunction in the septic tank, the cesspit had to be emptied urgently to prevent any health hazards.

Noun (figurative): A place or situation that is extremely unpleasant, dirty, or corrupt.

Example sentence:

The corrupt corporation's headquarters became a cesspit of illegal activities.

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