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Meaning of mineshaft | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmaɪnˌʃæft

Definitions

A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.

Equivalents

Čeština šachta
Cymraeg twll
Deutsch Bergwerksschacht Schacht
Español pozo de extracción pozo minero socavón
Suomi kaivoskuilu
Français puits de mine
Italiano condotto pozzo tromba ascensore
Nederlands mijnschacht
Polski szyb
Русский Шахта
Svenska gruvschakt

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

minesite minestone Minestrone Minesweeper Minesweepers minesweeping

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