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opencast

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to strip mining, in which material is removed from a surface that has been exposed

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

(of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • opencast mining
  • an opencut iron mine

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: opencut

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From open + cast.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: à ciel ouvert — of or pertaining to strip mining
  • German: Tagebau- — of or pertaining to strip mining
  • Italian: a cielo aperto — of or pertaining to strip mining
  • Korean: 노천 (nocheon) — of or pertaining to strip mining
  • Mongolian: ил (il) — of or pertaining to strip mining
  • Welsh: brig — of or pertaining to strip mining