1. A temporary wooden or metal framework or partition used in mining to control air flow or separate sections of a mine.
Usage: mining; technical
2. The act or process of installing brattices in a mine.
Usage: mining; technical

1. To install or construct a brattice or brattices in a mine.
Usage: mining; technical

Examples

• The miners used bratticing to direct fresh air through the deeper shafts.
• Proper bratticing was essential for maintaining safe working conditions underground.
• They began bratticing the new section of the mine to improve ventilation.
• The bratticing system helped separate the exhaust air from the intake air.
• Workers installed bratticing made of canvas and wood throughout the mine passages.