ADIT


Meaning of ADIT in English

ˈadə̇t noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin aditus approach, entrance, from aditus, past participle of adire to go to, approach, from ad- + ire to go — more at issue

1. : a nearly horizontal opening by which a mine is entered, drained, or ventilated — called also tunnel ; compare drift 6, gallery , incline , level , shaft

2. : the act of coming to : approach , admission , access

gain adit to the throne

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