Crosscut

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001455",
  "term": "Crosscut",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A horizontal passageway driven through a rock mass, intersecting the main ore body or vein at an angle. This tunnel connects different parts of a mine, providing access for ventilation, transportation, or exploration. Crosscuts are distinct from drifts, which follow the strike of an ore body.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Querschlag",
    "es": "galería transversal",
    "fr": "traverse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/crosscut/"
}