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adit

UK
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/
US
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/

Translations

aditnoun
adits
pl
UK
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/
US
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/
galerie d'accèsTerme minier : galerie horizontale donnant accès à une mine.
The miners entered the adit to begin their shift underground.
Les mineurs sont entrés dans la galerie d'accès pour commencer leur service sous terre.
Additional translations
galerie de drainageContexte minier : galerie servant à l'évacuation des eaux.
entréeEmploi ancien ou soutenu.
Synonyms
tunnel
shaft
mine entrance
access tunnel
aditadjective
more adit
Comp.
most adit
Super.
UK
/ˈædɪt/
US
/ˈædɪt/
Used attributively in mining contexts (e.g., "adit level"), so treated as adjective.
de galerie d'accèsTerme technique minier.
The adit level was ventilated to ensure fresh air reached the miners.
Le niveau de galerie d'accès était ventilé afin que l'air frais atteigne les mineurs.

Definitions

aditnoun
A horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage.
The miners entered the adit to begin their shift underground.
An entrance or means of approach; access (archaic or formal).
The adit to the fortress was heavily guarded.
aditadjective
Relating to or forming an adit; situated in or connected with an adit.
The adit level was ventilated to ensure fresh air reached the miners.
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