Construction Site Terminology

noun a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

verb to make a continuous rattling sound

• The clatter of dishes being washed could be heard from the kitchen.
• I heard a loud clatter coming from the garage.
• The clatter of the skateboard wheels on the pavement was music to my ears.
• The clatter of opinions in the meeting room made it hard to focus on the task at hand.

noun The word 'crawling' can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of moving on hands and knees or dragging the body along the ground.

verb The word 'crawling' is a verb that describes the action of moving on hands and knees or dragging the body along the ground.

adjective The word 'crawling' can also be used as an adjective to describe something that moves slowly and steadily, like a crawling baby.

• The baby was slowly crawling across the floor.
• I saw a spider crawling up the wall.
• I hate crawling through rush hour traffic.
• His progress in the project was crawling at a snail's pace.

noun a warehouse or storehouse

• The depot is where all the goods are stored before distribution.
• Let's meet at the depot to pick up our supplies.
• I heard there's a secret party happening at the depot tonight.
• His mind was like a depot, filled with memories waiting to be unpacked.

noun a thorough wetting or soaking

verb to wet thoroughly; soak

• The heavy rain continued to drench the city streets, causing flooding in low-lying areas.
• I got completely drenched walking home in the rain last night.
• Let's go for a swim and get drenched in the pool!
• Her words seemed to drench him with guilt, even though he knew he had done nothing wrong.

noun A farm implement consisting of a heavy frame with sharp teeth or disks, used to break up and even off plowed ground.

verb To draw a harrow over (land).

• The farmer used a harrow to break up the soil before planting the seeds.
• Dad took out the harrow to work on the field today.
• I can't believe he's still using that old harrow, it's falling apart!
• The difficult situation really harrowed her emotions.

noun an act of leaving quickly or suddenly

verb to leave quickly or suddenly

• The water from the heavy rain caused the stream to run off quickly.
• I forgot to turn off the faucet and now the water is starting to run off.
• I need to run off to catch my bus, see you later!
• His patience began to run off as he waited for her to arrive.

verb to close something tightly or to block an entrance or opening

• Please shut the door before leaving the room.
• Hey, shut the window, it's getting cold in here.
• Shut your trap and listen to what I have to say.
• Sometimes you need to shut out the noise and focus on yourself.

adjective describing something that is not permanent, lasting for a limited time

• The company is hiring temporary workers to help with the busy season.
• I'm just staying at my friend's place temporarily until I find my own place.
• I'm crashing at my buddy's place for a bit, just temporary until I get back on my feet.
• His anger was just a temporary feeling, it will pass soon.

adjective Turbid is an adjective that describes something that is cloudy, opaque, or muddy in appearance, typically due to stirred-up sediment or other particles in a liquid.

• The turbid water in the river was caused by heavy rainfall washing sediment into the water.
• I wouldn't swim in that river, the water looks turbid and dirty.
• The water in the pond is so turbid, it's gross!
• His thoughts were turbid, clouded by conflicting emotions.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of an action

• The organization's financial records were all over the shop, making it difficult to track expenses.
• Her notes were all over the shop, I couldn't make sense of them.
• His dance moves were all over the shop, but it was entertaining to watch.
• The team's strategy was all over the shop, they lacked a clear direction.

noun a building or structure containing facilities for washing or cleansing, typically used in public places such as campgrounds or parks

• The campsite had a well-maintained ablution block for visitors to use.
• Make sure you bring your own toiletries to the ablution block at the music festival.
• Let's meet at the ablution block before heading to the concert.
• The artist used the concept of an ablution block in his abstract painting to symbolize cleanliness and purity.

noun a shelter or refuge

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• The abris provided shelter for the soldiers during the storm.
• Let's go hang out in the abris until the rain stops.
• I found a cool abris to chill in while we wait for the concert.
• Her kindness was like an abris in the midst of chaos.