winze

or windz

[ winz ]

/ wɪnz /

noun Mining.

a vertical or inclined shaft driven downward from a drift into an orebody.

Compare raise (def. 38).

Origin of winze

1750–60; earlier winds, apparently derivative of wind² in obsolete noun sense “apparatus for winding”

Words nearby winze

wintry, Wintu, Wintun, win-win, winy, winze, WIP, wipe, wiped-out, wipe off the map, wipeout

Definition for winze (2 of 2)

winze²

[ winz ]

/ wɪnz /

noun Scot.

a curse.

Origin of winze

1775–85; perhaps <Dutch wens wish, wensen to wish; see wish

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Example sentences from the Web for winze

It was even doubtful if he could back out after having penetrated a short distance into the winze.
The Copper Princess|Kirk Munroe
Winze, winz, n. in mining, a small ventilating shaft between two levels.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
By this time Oliver had partially recovered, and suggested that they should ascend the winze to the top.
Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines|R.M. Ballantyne
He was still engaged in prayer when the water drove them from the level, and compelled them to re-ascend the winze.
Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines|R.M. Ballantyne

They were in a level which the water entered, not by flowing along or descending, but, by rising up through a winze.
Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines|R.M. Ballantyne

British Dictionary definitions for winze

winze

/ (wɪnz) /

noun

mining a steeply inclined shaft, as for ventilation between levels

Word Origin for winze

C18: from earlier winds, probably from C14 wynde windlass, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German winde; related to Danish vinde pulley

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单词	winze
释义	winze ¹ or windz [ winz ] / wɪnz / noun Mining. a vertical or inclined shaft driven downward from a drift into an orebody. Compare raise (def. 38). Origin of winze ¹ 1750–60; earlier winds, apparently derivative of wind² in obsolete noun sense “apparatus for winding” Words nearby winze wintry, Wintu, Wintun, win-win, winy, winze, WIP, wipe, wiped-out, wipe off the map, wipeout Definition for winze (2 of 2) winze² [ winz ] / wɪnz / noun Scot. a curse. Origin of winze ² 1775–85; perhaps <Dutch wens wish, wensen to wish; see wish Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for winze It was even doubtful if he could back out after having penetrated a short distance into the winze. The Copper Princess\|Kirk Munroe Winze, winz, n. in mining, a small ventilating shaft between two levels. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)\|Various By this time Oliver had partially recovered, and suggested that they should ascend the winze to the top. Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines\|R.M. Ballantyne He was still engaged in prayer when the water drove them from the level, and compelled them to re-ascend the winze. Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines\|R.M. Ballantyne They were in a level which the water entered, not by flowing along or descending, but, by rising up through a winze. Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines\|R.M. Ballantyne British Dictionary definitions for winze winze / (wɪnz) / noun mining a steeply inclined shaft, as for ventilation between levels Word Origin for winze C18: from earlier winds, probably from C14 wynde windlass, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German winde; related to Danish vinde pulley Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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