Construction Site Lingo

noun a hole or opening that allows air to pass through

• The scuba diver struggled to find the air hole in the cave.
• I need to poke some air holes in this box so my plants can breathe.
• Make sure you don't cover up the air hole on your vape pen.
• She felt like she was suffocating and needed to find an air hole in her hectic schedule.

noun nonsense or foolishness; a bunk bed or sleeping quarters in a ship or train

• The soldiers slept in the bunk beds at the military barracks.
• Let's have a sleepover and all crash in the bunks together.
• I can't believe he tried to bunk off school again.
• Don't listen to him, he's just talking bunk.

noun a possibility of suffering harm or injury

• The signs clearly indicated the presence of danger in the area.
• Watch out, there's danger ahead!
• That situation is sketchy, it's full of danger.
• His reckless behavior is like dancing with danger.

noun a place where waste or garbage is deposited

verb to dispose of waste or garbage in a careless or hasty manner

• The company is facing legal consequences for improper waste dumps.
• I heard there are illegal dumps in the forest near our neighborhood.
• I can't believe he just dumped her over text.
• After the breakup, she felt like emotional dumps were weighing her down.

noun the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground; the first floor

adjective describing the location or level of a floor in a building, specifically the one closest to the ground

• The reception area is located on the ground floor of the building.
• Let's meet at the cafe on the ground floor.
• I heard there's a cool hangout spot on the ground floor.
• She felt like her life was hitting rock bottom, but little did she know she was just on the ground floor of a new beginning.

noun a quantity of something that has been stolen or is illicitly obtained

verb to pull or drag with effort or force

• The company reported a record haul of profits this quarter.
• I managed to haul in a huge catch while fishing yesterday.
• Let's haul our butts out of here before we get caught.
• She carried the emotional haul of her past experiences with grace.

verb past tense of soil, meaning to make dirty or stained

adjective dirty or stained

• The soiled tablecloth needed to be washed immediately.
• I accidentally spilled my drink and soiled the carpet.
• I can't believe you soiled your pants at the party!
• Her reputation was soiled by the scandalous rumors.