Posthole (Noun)
Meaning
A hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The posthole was about two feet deep and had been filled with a mixture of dirt and cement to secure the fence post in place.
- She began to dig the posthole with a shovel, careful not to make it too wide for the narrow post.
- He poured a bag of concrete mix into the posthole, then slowly added water while stirring with a stick.
- Digging postholes was the most challenging part of installing the fence around the entire property.
- After measuring and marking the spot, he used a posthole digger to quickly and easily create a hole for the new fence post.