air shaft

noun

1. air well.
2. Mining. a ventilating shaft.

air shaft

noun

1. a shaft for ventilation, esp in a mine or tunnel

Word History and Origins

Origin of air shaft¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

He was silent, and worked to get ready to descend the old air-shaft, with grim set lips.

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He found an air shaft, a wide opening striking up into the heart of the building above.

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"I wish we could set the air shaft working," suggested Sandy.

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The perpendicular air shaft ran from the deepest part of the tunnel to the centre of a dense thicket on the hillside.

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The kitchen opened on an air-shaft, and it was used, not only as a kitchen, but as a dining room and living-room.

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