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Definition: IN FORK

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. (Mining) A mine is said to be in fork, or an engine to ``have the water in fork,'' when all the water is drawn out of the mine. --Ure.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: IN FORK

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. (Mining) A mine is said to be in fork, or an engine to ``have the water in fork,'' when all the water is drawn out of the mine. --Ure.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: IN FORK

ExpressionsDefinition
In fork(Mining) A mine is said to be in fork, or an engine to ``have the water in fork,'' when all the water is drawn out of the mine. --Ure. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: IN FORK

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
In forkMiningA. Eng. When pumps are working after the water has receded below some of the holes of the windbore, they are said to be in fork.b. Of mine pumps, sucking air and water. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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