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catch basin [′kach ‚bā·sən]
(civil engineering) A basin at the point where a street gutter empties into a sewer, built to catch matter that would not easily pass through the sewer. A well or reservoir into which surface water may drain off. catch basin A reservoir, esp. for catching and retaining surface drainage over a large area, in which sediment may settle. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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