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.