bell pits

A form of bell pit — A primitive mine consisting of a shaft that is gradually enlarged with a sloping roof as material is removed.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of bell pit
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APA

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“bell pits.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bell%20pits. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bell pits,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bell%20pits.

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