scout hole

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scout hole [′skau̇t ‚hōl]

(mining engineering)

A borehole penetrating only the uppermost part of an ore body in order to delineate the surface configuration.

A shallow borehole used to ascertain the presence of ore or to explore an area in a preliminary manner.

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