SOUGH
Sough
A sough is an underground channel for draining water out of a mine. Its ability to drain a mine depends on the bottom of the mine being higher than a neighbouring valley. If the mine sump is lower, water must be pumped up to the sough.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Sough
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sough
Noun
- A rushing, rustling sound.
- A sigh.
- A vague rumour.
- A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.
Noun (etymology 2)
Verb
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