noun a horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage
Adits may be used in construction projects to provide access to underground areas or for ventilation purposes.
Adits are used in civil engineering for the construction of tunnels, particularly in mountainous terrain.
In geology, an adit is a nearly horizontal passage driven from the surface into a mine for exploration or drainage.
Adits are sometimes found in archaeological sites as part of ancient mining operations.
An adit is a horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access, drainage, ventilation, etc.
In hydrology, adits are used to divert water flow or for drainage purposes in underground systems.
In the context of writing, 'adit' may refer to a preliminary excavation made in the ground before the main tunnel is constructed.
In psychology, 'adit' may be used metaphorically to describe the process of delving deeper into a person's subconscious mind to uncover hidden thoughts and emotions.
For a mining engineer, 'adit' is a term used to describe a horizontal passage leading into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage.
In archaeology, 'adit' can refer to a small, horizontal entrance or passage leading into a tomb or underground structure.