Definitions for aditˈæd ɪt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ad•itˈæd ɪt(n.)
a nearly horizontal passage leading into a mine.
Category: Mining
Origin of adit:
1595–1605; < L aditus an approach
Princeton's WordNet
adit(noun)
a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
Wiktionary
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.
Origin: From aditus ‘entrance, access’, from ad + itus.
Webster Dictionary
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
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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