Drive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001865",
  "term": "Drive",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To excavate a horizontal or near-horizontal underground opening in a mine, such as a tunnel, drift, or adit. This process creates access for exploration, ore extraction, ventilation, or transportation of materials and personnel. Drives are typically advanced using drilling, blasting, and mucking techniques, with their dimensions determined by operational requirements.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tunnel"
  ],
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "see_also": [
    "tunnel",
    "drift",
    "drive-by-wire",
    "driveline"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "treiben",
    "es": "excavar",
    "fr": "creuser"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drive/"
}