blowpit

/ˈbloʊpɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A place or structure where air is blown into a mine or similar place, typically through a pipe or shaft.

“The miners had to navigate through the narrow tunnels and avoid the blowpit that supplied fresh air to their underground workplace.”

Synonyms

  • air intake
  • ventilation shaft

Antonyms

  • airlock