mineshaft

• Вертикальный или наклонный проход, вырытый с целью поиска или добычи руды, а также для обеспечения вентиляции внутри шахты.

A vertical or sloping passageway excavated for the purpose of finding or mining ore, or for providing ventilation within a mine.

1. Mine excavationB2formal

   A vertical or sloping passageway dug into the earth to access and extract minerals or ore, or to ventilate a mine.

   Шахтный ствол

   • The miners descended into the dark mineshaft to begin their shift.
   • An old, abandoned mineshaft was discovered on the property.
   • Proper ventilation is crucial for safety in a deep mineshaft.

   Synonymspitraiseshaft