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large-diameter boring machine
An auger-type coal-cutting machine developed by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for use in anthracite mining. It can drill holes 1 ft (31 cm) in diameter, 300 ft (91 m) long, and larger holes for shorter distances.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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