What is another word for brattice?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈatɪs] (IPA)

A brattice is a partition made of wood and canvas to divide a mine. There are several synonyms to describe a similar partition or barrier used for various purposes. For instance, a barricade refers to a barrier erected to prevent or block access, while a screen is designed to hide or protect something. A partition, on the other hand, is a divider that separates a space or a room. A bulkhead is an example of a barrier used on a ship to divide different sections and to prevent water from entering. A drape is a piece of fabric used to cover or mask something, whereas a fence is a structure used to enclose an area or to keep people or animals out.

Synonyms for Brattice:

What are the hypernyms for Brattice?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Brattice?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Brattice

All breakthroughs between entries, and when necessary between rooms, except the one nearest the working face, shall be closed and made air-tight by brattice, trap doors or other means, so that the current of air in circulation may sweep to the interior of the mine.
"Mining Laws of Ohio, 1921"
Anonymous
In mines generating fire-damp, so as to be detected by a safety lamp, the air current shall be conducted by brattice, or other means, near enough to the working face to expel the fire-damp, and prevent the accumulation of the same.
"Mining Laws of Ohio, 1921"
Anonymous

Word of the Day

pizazz
Synonyms:
brightness, brilliance, brio, briskness, cachet, cheerfulness, chic, colour, dynamism, eagerness.