tile field

American  

noun

1. a system of unconnected drain tiles distributing septic tank effluent over an absorption area or providing drainage in wet areas.

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Etymology

Origin of tile field

1880–85, in sense “ground where tiles are made”

Example Sentences

White towels help keep things calm and bring the wall color into the tile field.

From Forbes

The fact, however, that "Dal" was a terrific batter made up for a great many of his shortcomings in tile field, which would scarcely have been overlooked so easily had it not been for his ability as a wielder of the ash.

From Project Gutenberg

He also said we should lay tile field drain through the bottom of the pond to the ditch every fifty feet over the entire field.

From Project Gutenberg

Medicean Tuileries, how changed since it was a peaceful Tile field!

From Project Gutenberg