Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stope
noun
/stoʊp/
Definition
A step or terrace in a mine that is formed by the extraction of ore.
Examples
- The miners carefully worked their way up the stope, ensuring their safety at every level.
- Each stope was assessed for its potential yield before extraction began.
- They discovered a new stope that contained rich veins of gold.
Meaning
In mining, a stope is the open space created by removing material from the ground, specifically the ore, to extract valuable minerals.
Synonyms
- excavation
- shaft
- mine
- diggings
