costean

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Synonyms: comtean, costen

Antonyms: comtean, costen

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mining}} A [[trench]] in solid rock intersected by [[pit]]s which reveals mineral [[vein]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|mining}} To search for [[lode]]s by sinking small pits through the superficial deposits to the solid rock, and then driving from one pit to another across the direction of the vein, so as to cross all the veins between the two pits.<ref>{{R:Webster 1913}}</ref>

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