mine·shaft (m n sh ft )n. A vertical or sloping passageway made in the earth for finding or mining ore and ventilating underground excavations. |
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| Noun | 1. | mineshaft - excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine excavation - a hole in the ground made by excavating mine - excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted |
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