Word: adits
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
dits
Definition: Plural of adit; a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
Morphemes:
Affix: adit
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: to, up to
Affix: itus
Language: la
Decoded: itus
Meaning: going, departure
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).