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Fork

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002409

A branching point in a mine tunnel or roadway where two or more passages diverge. This junction requires careful planning for ventilation, haulage, and ground support. The term can also refer to a specialized tool with tines used for handling loose material like coal or ore.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002409
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMining and extraction
TranslationsGerman: Gabelung; Spanish: horca; French: fourche
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002409",
  "term": "Fork",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A branching point in a mine tunnel or roadway where two or more passages diverge. This junction requires careful planning for ventilation, haulage, and ground support. The term can also refer to a specialized tool with tines used for handling loose material like coal or ore.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Gabelung",
    "es": "horca",
    "fr": "fourche"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fork/"
}

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