winze (w nz)n. An inclined or vertical shaft or passage between levels in a mine. [Alteration of obsolete winds, probably from wind, apparatus for winding.] |
winze [wɪnz]
n
(Mining & Quarrying) Mining a steeply inclined shaft, as for ventilation between levels
[from earlier winds, probably from C14 wynde windlass, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German winde; related to Danish vinde pulley]
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