What is another word for stopes?
Pronunciation: [stˈə͡ʊps] (IPA) 
"Stopes" is a geological term used to describe excavated areas in underground mines. There are several synonyms available for "stopes" including "drawpoints," "orebins," "raises," "levels," and "drives." Each of these synonyms refers to different types of excavated areas in the mine. Drawpoints are vertical excavations used to extract ore, while orebins are horizontal excavations used for the same purpose. Raises are vertical excavations that connect different levels of a mine, while levels are horizontal excavations that provide access to different areas of the mine. Finally, drives are horizontal excavations that serve as the main thoroughfares through a mine. All of these synonyms provide a variety of options for describing specific underground mining features.
