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SOUS-CAVER [2 records]

Record 1 2003-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
DEF

Effectuer un sous-cavage.

OBS

sous-cavage : Extraction de la partie inférieure du front de taille, de telle sorte que les blocs supérieurs soient en surplomb.

PHR

Machine à haver.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Operations
DEF

To excavate the earth beneath, especially for the purpose of causing to fall; form a mine under.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière
DEF

Creuser à la partie inférieure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación minera
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