a. (Mining & Civil Eng.) Designating a method of shaft excavation by drifting to a point below, and then raising instead of sinking. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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We are forced to uncover after them. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Uncover, dogs, and lap. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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We are forced to uncover after them. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Uncover, dogs, and lap. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]