Meaning of STONE PIT

Pronunciation:			stown pit
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; "a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
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	Synonyms:		pit, quarry
	See Also:		chalk pit, chalkpit, excavation, gravel pit, hole in the ground, trou-de-loup