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View synonyms for adit
adit
[ ad-it ]
noun
- an entrance or a passage.
- Also called entry. Mining. a nearly horizontal passage leading into a mine.
- an approach or access.
adit
/ ˈædɪt /
noun
- an almost horizontal shaft into a mine, for access or drainage
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adit1
C17: from Latin aditus an approach, from adīre, from ad- towards + īre to go
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Example Sentences
We have cut the south lode at the adit level about 50 or 60 fathoms east of the engine, and have driven about 20 fathoms on it.
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Another party, engaged upon the shafts, arrived at the adit level at the same time with the workmen upon the drain.
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But since we are here, with half-an-hour to spare before sunset, what do you say to showing me the adit?
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At the mouth or entry of the Adit there is a structure raised of Brick, like a Chimney, some 28.
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But the actual adit averaged about eighteen feet below the surface.
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