backfill

The definition of backfill is material used to refill a hole, usually what was previously dug out of the hole.

(noun)

Dirt and gravel are examples of backfill.

Backfill is defined as to return soil and other materials to a hole after it was dug.

(verb)

An archeologist that puts dirt back into a trench that was dug is an example of to backfill.

See backfill in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to refill (an excavation) as with earth, etc. previously removed

noun

material used in refilling an excavation

See backfill in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Material used to refill an excavated area.

transitive verb back·filled, back·fill·ing, back·fills

To refill (an excavated area) with such material.

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