blasthole

English

Etymology

From blast +‎ hole.

Noun

blasthole (plural blastholes)

  1. The hole created by an explosion, for example, in mining.
  2. A hole in the bottom of a pump through which water enters.
  3. The hole into which a blasting charge is inserted.

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