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catch basin
noun[ C ]
USuk /ˈkætʃ ˌbeɪ.sən/ us /ˈkætʃ ˌbeɪ.sən/(UKcatch pit, catchpit)
a frame with a wire net attached to it that is placed at the entrance to a sewer (= a large pipe for carrying waste away from buildings) to stop large objects from entering the sewer and blocking it:
The local council needs to inspect and clean out catch basins more frequently.
The problem was caused by a build-up of leaves in the catch basins along the street.
Catch basins collect debris to prevent the sewers from getting clogged up.
Crews were keeping catch basins clear of debris so water could flow freely through the sewers.
The council has installed catch basins to keep pollutants from reaching rivers.
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