Collocations with "heap"

19 collocations found

scrap heap

A pile of discarded things, especially metal. Can also be used figuratively.

scrap7.3
heap of rubble

An untidy pile of rubble.

rubble7.2
heap of junk

An untidy pile of discarded items.

junk7.0
junk heap

A large pile of rubbish or unwanted things.

junk7.0
heap scorn on

To direct a great deal of scorn towards someone or something.

scorn7.0
crumpled heap

Refers to a pile of things (like clothes or a person after falling) that is messy and wrinkled.

crumpled6.8
compost heap

A pile of organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, left to decompose into compost.

compost6.5
heap of debris

An untidy collection or pile of debris.

debris6.5
garbage heap

a large pile of garbage

garbage6.5
manure heap

a large pile of manure

manure6.5
refuse heap

A place where waste is left.

refuse5.8
rubbish heap

A pile where rubbish is left.

rubbish5.8
heap of metal

An untidy collection of metal items piled together.

metal5.5
rag5.5
heap of refuse

A large pile of waste.

refuse5.5
heap misery on sb

To cause a great deal of misery for someone, often in addition to existing problems.

misery5.0
trash heap

often figurative

trash5.0
spoil heap

a pile of waste material from mining

spoil4.0