2. (Mining.) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the
air passes after having circulated through the mine; --
distinguished from the downcast. Called also {upcast pit},
and {upcast shaft}.
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3. An upset, as from a carriage. [Scot.]
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4. A taunt; a reproach. [Scot.] --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Upcast — Up cast , n. 1. (Bowling) A cast; a throw. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mining.) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine; distinguished from the downcast. Called also {upcast pit}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
upcast shaft — Upcast Up cast , n. 1. (Bowling) A cast; a throw. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mining.) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine; distinguished from the downcast. Called also {upcast pit},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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