winze
winze
Definition
winze (winz)
noun
a vertical or steeply inclined mine shaft dug or drilled downward and connecting to a lower shaft
Etymology: prob. < winds, pl. of wind, winder, windlass
winze
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- flood: After passing a flooded winze on the left, the adit reaches Williams Shaft which is solidly filled.
Adjective modifier
- 48ft: It is the same one reached by the 48ft winze.
Browse dictionary entries near winze
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- wipe out
- wiped-out
- wipeout
- wiper
- Wiping
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