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adit

/ˈeɪ.dɪt/

aditnoun

adits

/ˈeɪ.dɪt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

mine entrance

access tunnel

aditadjective

more adit

Comp.

most adit

Super.

/ˈædɪt/

Used attributively in mining contexts (e.g., "adit level"), so treated as adjective.

Translations

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

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.

aditproper noun

Definitions

Advanced Diploma in International Taxation, a professional qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

After passing the final exam, she proudly added ADIT to her business card.