drawhole

[ draw-hohl ]

/ ˈdrɔˌhoʊl /

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noun Mining.

a funnel-shaped vertical opening cut at the bottom of a stope, which permits the loading of ore into conveyances in the passageways below.

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Also called glory hole, mill hole.

Origin of drawhole

draw + hole

Words nearby drawhole

drawers, draw fire, draw game, draw-gate, draw gear, drawhole, draw in, drawing, drawing account, drawing board, drawing card