'Stope' definitions:

Definition of 'Stope'

From: GCIDE
  • Stope \Stope\, n. [Cf. Step, n. & v. i.] (Mining) A horizontal working forming one of a series, the working faces of which present the appearance of a flight of steps. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Stope'

From: GCIDE
  • Stope \Stope\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stoped; p. pr. & vb. n. Stoping.] (Mining) (a) To excavate in the form of stopes. (b) To fill in with rubbish, as a space from which the ore has been worked out. [1913 Webster] Stope

Definition of 'Stope'

From: GCIDE
  • Stope \Stope\, Stopen \Sto"pen\, p. p. of Step. Stepped; gone; advanced. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • A poor widow, somedeal stope in age. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

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