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Brattice (Noun)

Meaning

A partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • A brattice made of canvas was constructed to separate the ventilated air shaft from the non-ventilated area of the coal mine.
  • In order to effectively manage airflow, miners set up a brattice across the main tunnel to redirect the air.
  • The safety inspector examined the wooden frame brattice that divided the mine's air intake area from the rest of the tunnel.
  • Due to high temperatures in the mine, a portable brattice was installed to enhance ventilation and improve working conditions.
  • By adjusting the brattice, miners controlled the amount of air entering the mine's working face, enhancing both production safety and equipment efficiency.

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