Primavera Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Seen this article on a number of outlets "Woman falls into Borrow Hole", I've never heard of a Borrow Hole so goolged it and really the only references I can find are to that story. Asked some of the guys at work and they've never heard of a Borrow Hole either. Anyone shed any light? Is it some localised expression from Perthshire? Edit:I didnt really goolge it btw, I goggled it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm sure it's a "Burrow" they mean, and it's what animals dig and live in. Must have been a 6ft rabbit by the sounds of things. Maybe this guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primavera Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm sure it's a "Burrow" they mean, and it's what animals dig and live in. Must have been a 6ft rabbit by the sounds of things. Maybe this guy: Definitely man-made, it was huge, 16ft deep with sheer sides. No way he could have hopped out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 A "borrow hole" is just a posh name for a prostitute..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The very first google result is http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/borrow+hole - definitionsee borrow pit, which says: Borrow Pit - A pit from which construction material, such as sand or gravel, is taken for use at another location. 0/10 for your googling. Must try harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primavera Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 The very first google result is http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/borrow+hole - definitionsee borrow pit, which says: Borrow Pit - A pit from which construction material, such as sand or gravel, is taken for use at another location. 0/10 for your googling. Must try harder. Cheers, I saw that and didnt open it so you're right, epicly bad use of goggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cheever Loophole Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sounds nautical to me,Matelots . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Easiest way to describe it is like a mini quarry. Taking material from the ground is often easier than transporting it to and from construction sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Is that anything like a glory hole?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GforGallo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Seen this article on a number of outlets "Woman falls into Borrow Hole", I've never heard of a Borrow Hole so goolged it and really the only references I can find are to that story. Asked some of the guys at work and they've never heard of a Borrow Hole either. Anyone shed any light? Is it some localised expression from Perthshire? Edit:I didnt really goolge it btw, I goggled it Should have googled it. That's your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm sure it's a "Burrow" they mean, and it's what animals dig and live in. Must have been a 6ft rabbit by the sounds of things. Maybe this guy: What sick, twisted search criteria did you use to come up with that? On second thoughts, I DO NOT want to know. Perve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Should've said they're more often known as borrow pits too. If you want to google that it might be less distressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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