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Adits

Description:

Adits refer to horizontal tunnels or passages that provide access to a mine. These access tunnels are typically driven into the side of a hill or mountain and can serve various purposes in mining operations.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The miners entered the adit to begin their shift underground.
2. Adits were crucial for transporting equipment and minerals in and out of the mine.

As a verb:

1. The workers had to adit the tunnel to make it wider for increased airflow.
2. They adited the mine entrance to allow larger vehicles to access the underground workings.

Possible Related Products:

• Mining Equipment
• Mine Exploration Books
• Mine Surveying Tools