Pitprop (Noun)
Meaning
A wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old pitprop creaked under the weight of the decades, holding strong against the mine's weakened roof.
- Pitprops were used extensively throughout the mine, particularly in areas prone to rockfall.
- Using rotting pitprops could be disastrous in a mine, making their regular inspection crucial.
- A splintered pitprop jutted out precariously, caught in the faint light of the miner's headlamp.
- Construction of new pitprops was ongoing, giving the miners reassurance for a safer working environment.