blasthole

/ˈbleɪsthoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hole drilled in rock for blasting with explosives, typically in mining or quarrying.

“The mining crew carefully drilled a blasthole into the solid granite to prepare for the demolition.”

2. verb

To make a hole in rock for blasting with explosives.

“The drill operator had to blasthole the rock face to access the valuable mineral deposits.”

Synonyms

  • blast pit
  • drill hole

Antonyms

  • filled hole
  • solid rock