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ALL meanings of adit

ad·it
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  • noun adit an almost horizontal shaft into a mine, for access or drainage 3
  • noun adit an approach or entrance; specif., an almost horizontal passageway into a mine 3
  • noun adit an entrance or a passage. 1
  • noun adit Also called entry. Mining. a nearly horizontal passage leading into a mine. 1
  • noun adit an approach or access. 1
  • noun adit A horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage. 1
  • noun adit A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine as contrasted to a shaft which is a vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes. 0
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