ash-heap en · NOUN
Meanings
- A heap of ashes.
- A collection of ashes and household waste.
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(figuratively) A state of ruin.
In 1980, when I was 10 years old, Jimmy Carter was going to leave our country on an ash-heap.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ash-heaps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |