Brattice

[b'rættaɪs]

Definition

(noun.) a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine.

(verb.) supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines.

Typist: Silvia--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation.

(n.) Planking to support a roof or wall.

Typed by Gilda

Definition

n. a wooden partition as in the shaft of a coal-pit &c.—v.t. to line with wood the sides of a shaft &c.—n. Bratt′ice-cloth strong tarred cloth used in mines in place of wooden bratticing.

Editor: Tamara