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Princeton's WordNet

  1. posthole, post holenoun

    a hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post

Wiktionary

  1. postholenoun

    A cut feature used to hold a surface timber or stone, usually much deeper than it is wide.

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  1. Posthole

    In archaeology a posthole or post-hole is a cut feature used to hold a surface timber or stone. They are usually much deeper than they are wide; however, truncation may not make this apparent. Although the remains of the timber may survive, most postholes are mainly recognisable as circular patches of darker earth when viewed in plan. Archaeologists can use their presence to plot the layout of former structures, as the holes may define its corners and sides. Construction using postholes is known as earthfast or post in ground construction.

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  1. posthole

    A posthole is a hole that is dug in the ground for the purpose of inserting a post, such as for a fence, sign, or building support. It is typically dug deep enough to securely support the structure it is intended for, sometimes filled with concrete or gravel for additional stability.

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  1. Posthole

    In archaeology a posthole is a cut feature used to hold a surface timber or stone. They are usually much deeper than they are wide although truncation may not make this apparent. Although the remains of the timber may survive most postholes are mainly recognisable as circular patches of darker earth when viewed in plan. Archaeologists can use their presence to plot the layout of former structures as the holes may define its corners and sides. Construction using postholes is known as earthfast or post in ground construction.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of posthole in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of posthole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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