Ginging

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002576",
  "term": "Ginging",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of lining a mine shaft or tunnel with brickwork, concrete, or other durable materials to provide structural support and prevent collapse. This technique reinforces the excavation against ground pressure and water ingress, creating a stable passage. Ginged shafts are common in areas with unstable rock formations or high water tables.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schachtausmauerung",
    "es": "revestimiento de pozo",
    "fr": "revêtement de puits"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ginging/"
}