Brusher
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000798
A miner whose task involves enlarging the cross-sectional area of a mine roadway or tunnel. This is done by removing rock from the roof or sides to provide adequate clearance for ventilation, transport systems, or personnel movement. Brushing operations are necessary to maintain safe passage and accommodate larger equipment in underground workings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000798 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Firsthauer; Spanish: desescombrador; French: élargisseur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000798",
"term": "Brusher",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A miner whose task involves enlarging the cross-sectional area of a mine roadway or tunnel. This is done by removing rock from the roof or sides to provide adequate clearance for ventilation, transport systems, or personnel movement. Brushing operations are necessary to maintain safe passage and accommodate larger equipment in underground workings.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Firsthauer",
"es": "desescombrador",
"fr": "élargisseur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/brusher/"
}
Record 876 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.