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Noun pitprop has 1 sense
  1. pitprop, sprag - a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
    --1 is a kind of prop

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Pitprop

Noun

Definition: A wooden or metal prop or support used in underground mining to shore up the roof of a mine shaft or tunnel. Example sentences:
  1. The miners used sturdy pitprops to ensure the stability of the underground tunnels.
  2. After the recent collapse, the excavation team reinforced the area with pitprops.
  3. John's job was to inspect and replace worn-out pitprops in the mine.

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