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tar pit

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tar pit has 1 sense
  1. tar pit - a natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth; often acts as a trap for animals whose bones are thus preserved
    --1 is a kind of
    pit, cavity

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Tar Pit

Definition:

A tar pit refers to a natural geological formation consisting of abundant tar or asphalt that oozes to the surface. It is typically composed of a mixture of thick, sticky tar, water, and sediment.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A natural geological formation where tar or asphalt oozes to the surface.

2. A place or situation where one becomes stuck or trapped due to difficulties or challenges.

Examples:

Sense 1 - Noun:

While exploring the area, we stumbled upon a mesmerizing tar pit, where the thick black substance slowly bubbled and oozed.

The fossils discovered in the tar pits indicate that prehistoric animals often got stuck in its sticky trap, leading to preservation.

Sense 2 - Noun:

After taking that unwise loan, I found myself in a financial tar pit, struggling to make ends meet.

Getting involved in that toxic relationship was like falling into a tar pit, it took immense effort to escape its grip.

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