English Explanatory Dictionary

shafthouse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A structure (enclosed or otherwise) for the hoisting equipment and landing platform at the top of a mineshaft.

Word forms

shafthouse shafthouses shaft-house shaft house

Etymology

From shaft + house.

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