English Dictionary

adit

/ˈæ.dɪt/

noun

A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

The adit to the mine was narrow and dark.

意味（1）

A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

The Old Mine is currently entered through an upper adit as the main is no longer accessible.