brattice

noun brat·tice \ˈbra-təs, ˈbra-tish\

Definition of BRATTICE

: an often temporary partition of planks or cloth used especially to control mine ventilation

— brattice transitive verb

Middle English bretais parapet, from Anglo-French bretesche, from Medieval Latin breteschia

First Known Use: circa 1846

Next Word in the Dictionary: bratticerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: brattachAll Words Near: brattice

What made you want to look up brattice? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears