English dictionary

brattice

/'br/&/t/I/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation.

noun

Source: webster1913

supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0