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posthole
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post·hole  (psthl)
n.
A hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post.
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Noun1.posthole - a hole dug in the ground to hold a fence post
post hole
hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something
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The postholes containing the timbers were carefully excavated and the pottery and charcoal found on the site are now undergoing close inspection and analysis by the Headland experts to reveal more about the activities which took place in the timber circle," she added.
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