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pentice [′pen·təs] (mining engineering) A rock pillar left, or a heavy timber bulkhead placed, in the bottom of a deep shaft of two or more compartments; the shaft is then further sunk through the pentice. In shaft sinking, a solid rock pillar left in the bottom of the shaft for overhead protection of miners while the shaft is being extended by sinking. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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