English Explanatory Dictionary

mineshaft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪnˌʃæft/

Word forms

mineshaft mineshafts mine shaft

Etymology

From mine + shaft.

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