hoppit

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hoppit [′häp·ət]

(mining engineering)

A large bucket, usually up to about 80 cubic feet (2.3 cubic meters), used in shaft sinking for hoisting men, rock, materials, and tools. Also known as bowk; kibble; sinking bucket.

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