Mineshaft

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A vertical or sloping passageway made in the earth for finding or mining ore and ventilating underground excavations.
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  • n. A vertical hole, sunk down through the strata to reach the mineral which was to be mined.
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  • n. excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    excavation   
    Unknown
    makeshift   
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