adit
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adit (plural adits)
- An horizontal or near horizontal passage from the surface into a mine as contrasted to a shaft which is a vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.
- 2006: Mike Hetman, IronMiners.com [1]
- The Old Mine is currently entered through an upper adit as the main is no longer accessible.
- 2006: Mike Hetman, IronMiners.com [1]
4 letters in word "adit": A D I T.
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