blasthole
nounEtymology From blast + hole.
1
The hole created by an explosion, for example, in mining.
2
A hole in the bottom of a pump through which water enters.
3
The hole into which a blasting charge is inserted.
noun — 3 senses
Etymology From blast + hole.
The hole created by an explosion, for example, in mining.
A hole in the bottom of a pump through which water enters.
The hole into which a blasting charge is inserted.
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