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noun
A (usually) vertical shaft constructed for the purpose of ventilating underground mines and tunnels, including sewers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: airshaft, ventilating shaft
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: air passage, air duct, airway, shaft
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