a sievelike device at the entrance to a sewer to stop matter that could block up the sewer
catch basin
catch basin catch basin
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catch basin
noun
- A receptacle at the entrance to a sewer designed to keep out large or obstructive matter.
- A reservoir for collecting surface drainage or runoff.
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