main shaft
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The main shaft is protected by a 50cm-thick, seven-tonne door made of flame-resistant concrete and reinforced with steel.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
Rescuers were attempting to clear cages, skips and other debris blocking the main shaft while drilling other shafts for communication, ventilation and possibly to lift workers to the surface.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2021
But the depth of the water in the mine’s main shaft has prevented them from exploring the tunnels.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2019
Energy Fuels also owns the Grand Canyon mine, where groundwater has already flooded the main shaft.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2018
Zooey was sitting in the main shaft of sunlight in the room.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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