adits
Meaning
A horizontal entrance to a mine. (মাটি বা পাথরের ঐতিহাসিক খননস্থল)
Pronunciation
এডিটস (ēḍiṭs)
Synonyms
tunnel, shaft, mine, passage, drift, cavity, gallery, opening
Synonyms
They built a tunnel for the new subway railway.
The shaft was dug deep to reach the mineral.
They have a coal mine in their village.
The passage was narrow and dark.
The drift was filled with minerals.
There was a large cavity in the cave.
The miners walked through the gallery.
The opening of the adit was hidden from view.
Antonyms
They decided to seal the entrance after the flood.
They need to cover the mine entrance for safety.
You must block the shaft to protect it.
Make sure to shut the adit before leaving.
They decided to close the mine next year.
The workers will plug the shaft.
We need to bar the adit.
We must restrict access to the adit.
Phrases
The mining adit leads directly into the cave.
The adit system makes access easier for miners.
Adit drainage is crucial for mining operations.
Adit ventilation ensures safety during mining.
The underground adit is used for transporting minerals.