highwall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of highwall
Example Sentences
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Crews will also backfill an additional highwall and excavate a large trench.
From Washington Times
Health, Safety and Training said preliminary information indicates Adam DeBoard of Craigsville died of head injuries he suffered in a fall from a highwall mine.
From Washington Times
Authorities say Whitlock was a highwall miner operator for Bundy Auger Mining Inc.
From Seattle Times
A miner for eight years, Partin was working at a so-called highwall mining site, where an auger is used to bore holes into the side of exposed earth and rock.
From Seattle Times
Tilcon manager Bill Conklin said they spotted the dog near the top of what he referred to as a highwall, which dropped 45 feet to the rocky edge of a sump pit where groundwater accumulates.
From Washington Times
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