'Brattice' definitions:

Definition of 'brattice'

(from WordNet)
noun
A partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
verb
Supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines

Definition of 'Brattice'

From: GCIDE
  • Brattice \Brat"tice\, n. [See Brettice.] (Mining) (a) A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation. (b) Planking to support a roof or wall. [1913 Webster]