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stope

noun \ˈstōp\

Definition of STOPE

:  a usually steplike excavation underground for the removal of ore that is formed as the ore is mined in successive layers
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Origin of STOPE

probably from Low German stope, literally, step; akin to Old English stæpe step — more at step
First Known Use: 1747

Rhymes with STOPE

cope, coup, dope, grope, hope, lope, mope, nope, ope, pope, rope, scop, scope, slope, soap, taupe, tope, trope

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7 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. stope
  2. stope drill
  3. bottom stope
  4. flat-back stope
  5. overhand stope
  6. rill stope
  7. shrinkage stope
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