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Definitions from the WebAditNounDefinition: A horizontal passage that gives access to a mine, typically built into the side of a hill or mountain. Example sentence: The miners entered the adit, equipped with their tools and lanterns, ready for a long day of work underground. NounDefinition: A nearly horizontal entrance to a tunnel, usually used for drainage or ventilation. Example sentence: The engineers constructed an adit to divert water away from the tunnel and ensure a safe and dry working environment. NounDefinition: In geology, a horizontal passage in a rock formation, often where a mineral vein is exposed. Example sentence: The geologists explored the adit to examine the mineral vein up close and collect valuable samples for further analysis. VerbDefinition: (Obsolete) To make an entrance into a mine or tunnel. Example sentence: The workers adited the hillside diligently, slowly but surely carving out a path for the future mining operations. VerbDefinition: (Rare) To enter or access a place via an adit. Example sentence: The hikers adited the remote cave through a narrow adit, eager to explore the hidden wonders that awaited them inside. | ||||
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