"canch" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: canches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} canch (plural canches)
  1. (mining, historical) An upper or lower portion of stone that is removed to form a gradient between workings. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Mining Synonyms: canche, caunch
    Sense id: en-canch-en-noun-t~urd94t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, mining

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