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adit

/ˈeɪ.dɪt/

aditnoun

adits

/ˈeɪ.dɪt/

Translations

The miners entered the adit to begin their work.

Шахтёры вошли в штольню, чтобы начать свою работу.

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.

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.