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brattice

brattice

1 9.9
A temporary wall of wood or cloth that controls the air in a mine
  • noun
  • /ˈbrætɪs/
  • Specialized
: tabique
  • The miners installed a brattice to improve airflow.

Examples

  • After the explosion, the brattice was quickly replaced to restore proper ventilation.

  • The miners installed a brattice to improve airflow in the lower tunnel.

  • A wooden brattice separated the main shaft from the working faces.

  • A brattice helps control ventilation in the mine.

  • The miners installed a brattice to ensure proper airflow throughout the tunnels.

  • During the inspection, the engineer noted the lack of a brattice in the ventilation system.

  • To improve safety, they used a brattice made of heavy cloth to direct fresh air into the mine.

Surface Forms

brattice singular
brattices plural

Etymology

Brattice is an old mining word for a simple board or cloth 'screen' put in a tunnel to guide the air, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of a lattice that directs airflow. So a brattice is a temporary partition used to control ventilation in a mine.