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adit

UK
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/
US
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/

Translations

aditnoun
adits
pl
UK
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/
US
/ˈeɪ.dɪt/
The miners entered the adit to begin their work.
Шахтёры вошли в штольню, чтобы начать свою работу.
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.

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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