SOUGH

Sough

A sough is an underground channel for draining water out of a mine. Its ability to drain a mine depends on the bottom of the mine being higher than a neighbouring valley. If the mine sump is lower, water must be pumped up to the sough.

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sough

Noun

  1. A rushing, rustling sound.
  2. A sigh.
  3. A vague rumour.
  4. A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A small drain; an adit.

Verb

  1. To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.


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