ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shafthouse

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Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shafthouse is a noun meaning A structure (enclosed or otherwise) for the hoisting equipment and landing platform at the top of a mineshaft.

Meaning

A structure (enclosed or otherwise) for the hoisting equipment and landing platform at the top of a mineshaft.

Example Sentences

The cage, which serves for both passenger and freight, rises to a level with the floor of the shafthouse, and is simply a platform of wood with uprights and framing of iron.

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What does shafthouse mean?

Shafthouse means A structure (enclosed or otherwise) for the hoisting equipment and landing platform at the top of a mineshaft.

How do you use shafthouse in a sentence?

The cage, which serves for both passenger and freight, rises to a level with the floor of the shafthouse, and is simply a platform of wood with uprights and framing of iron.

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