Definitions for aditˈæd ɪt

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ad•itˈæd ɪt(n.)

  1. a nearly horizontal passage leading into a mine.

    Category: Mining

Origin of adit:

1595–1605; < L aditus an approach

Princeton's WordNet

  1. adit(noun)

    a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine

Wiktionary

  1. adit(Noun)

    A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine as contrasted to a shaft which is a vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

  2. Origin: From aditus ‘entrance, access’, from ad + itus.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Adit(noun)

    an entrance or passage. Specifically: The nearly horizontal opening by which a mine is entered, or by which water and ores are carried away; -- called also drift and tunnel

  2. Adit(noun)

    admission; approach; access


Translations for adit

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

knit(verb)

to form (a garment) from yarn (of wool etc) by making and connecting loops, using knitting-needles

She is teaching children to knit and sew; She knitted him a sweater for Christmas.

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