brattice

/ˈbrædəs/
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Other forms: brattices; bratticed

Definitions of brattice
  1. noun
    a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
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    type of:
    divider, partition
    a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
  2. verb
    supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines
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    type of:
    furnish, provide, render, supply
    give something useful or necessary to
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