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Webster 1913 Edition


Ginging

Ging′ing

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Noun.
(Mining)
The lining of a mine shaft with stones or bricks to prevent caving.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ginging

GIN'GING

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Noun.
In mining, the lining of a mine-shaft with stones or bricks for its support, called steining or staining, which I suppose is from Sax. stan, stone.

Definition 2024


ginging

ginging

English

Noun

ginging (uncountable)

  1. (mining) The lining of a shaft with stones or bricks to prevent collapse.