dirt floor

collocation in English

meaningsofdirtandfloor

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dirt
noun[U]
uk
/dɜːt/us
/dɝːt/
dust, soil, or any substance that makes a surface ...
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floor
noun
uk
/flɔːr/us
/flɔːr/
the flat surface of a room on which ...
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(Definition ofdirtandfloorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Below it is crawl space with adirtfloor.
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The structure, with itsdirtfloorand backless plank benches, also served as a meetinghouse and amusement hall.
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As was customary, thedirtfloorwas strewn with rushes both for warmth and cleanliness.
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It was later used as an auto mechanics garage with adirtfloor.
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To reflect the simplicity of such meeting places, the ceiling beams are made of poplar and flooring suggests a typical capeldirtfloor.
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All rooms in the basement are finished except one under the front hall, which has adirtfloor.
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A loft covered in pine branches, about 7 feet above thedirtfloor, provides a sleeping area closer to the chimney, which emanates heat.
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They resided in a pre-existing cabin with adirtfloorand a blanket door.
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There is a flatteneddirtflooron top, and are delimited by two small protective walls for pedestrian use.
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Beneath the chimney a fire was built on thedirtfloorand surrounded by benches of split logs.
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The basement underneath is unfinished, with fluorescent lighting revealing a ceiling and walls of exposed concrete, and adirtfloor.
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The bed is placed on short legs to prevent moisture due to adirtfloor.
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The basement has a fieldstone wall, but itsdirtfloorhad to be covered with concrete to accommodate a heating unit.
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Thedirtfloorwas replaced with concrete and a large wooden dance floor and improved stage was built.
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The lower lyingdirtflooron the left is called the "kalea" (street).
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It is founded on plastered brick which surrounds thedirtfloorbasement and forms a pedestal to support the rest of the framing.
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