Cesspit - The opening in a wall in which the waste from one or more garderobes was collected. Chamfer - Surface made by smoothing off the angle between two stone faces. Chancel - The space surrounding the altar of a church.
Cesspool (cesspit) A simple method of drainage comprising a watertight holding tank, which needs frequent emptying. Not to be confused with "septic tank". Chase To cut into plaster, brickwork etc. to receive cables and pipes.
See also: Fillet, Pillar, Bond, Pitch, Ridge
 
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