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Definition of Stope
1. n. A horizontal working forming one of a series, the working faces of which present the appearance of a flight of steps.
2. v. t. To excavate in the form of stopes.
3. p. p. Stepped; gone; advanced.
Definition of Stope
1. Noun. A mining excavation in the form of a terrace of steps. ¹
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Definition of Stope
1. to excavate in layers, as ore [v STOPED, STOPING, STOPES]