Catch-basin definition
A receptacle at the entrance to a sewer designed to keep out large or obstructive matter.
noun
A reservoir for collecting surface drainage or runoff.
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A sievelike device at the entrance to a sewer to stop matter that could block up the sewer.
noun
Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of catch-basin -
catchbasin
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
catch-basin
Plural:
catch-basins