# mineshaft

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmaɪnˌʃæft/ · frequency rank #90,734

## Definitions
1. A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.

## Etymology
From mine + shaft.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mineshaft