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Mineshaft

Definition:

A mineshaft refers to a vertical or inclined passageway that provides access to an underground mine. It is used for extracting minerals, ores, or coal from deep within the earth.

Senses:

1. Noun: A vertical or inclined tunnel that provides access to underground mines.
2. Noun: A literary or poetic term for a deep, dark, or dangerous place.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Miners descended into the dark mineshaft.
2. The mineshaft was reinforced with steel beams for stability.
3. The abandoned mineshaft was a dangerous location to explore.

Noun:

1. The old castle was said to have secret dungeons that resembled a mineshaft.
2. His mind felt like a mineshaft of lost memories.
3. She delved into the depths of her soul, uncovering the hidden mineshaft of emotions.

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