English Explanatory Dictionary

stoping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The removal of the desired ore from an underground mine, leaving behind an open space known as a stope.

Word forms

stoping stopings

Etymology

From stope + -ing.

Derived words

stull stoping shrinkage stoping long hole stoping
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