What does STOPE mean?

Here is the dictionary-style definition of "stope": Stope Part of Speech: noun
Definition: A space created in a mine by removing ore from around it.
Pronunciation (US): /stoʊp/
Pronunciation (UK): /stəʊp/
Origin and Usage: The word "stope" originated in the late 18th century, from the German word "stoß" meaning "thrust." It is used in the mining industry to refer to the excavation of a space created by removing ore from around it.
Synonyms: excavation, mine, pit, quarry, shaft
Related Words: stone, pesto, stomp, scope, slope
Example Sentences:

• The miners were working hard to clear the stope of valuable ore.
• The stope was deep and narrow, making it difficult to move around.
• After the stope was cleared, the miners moved on to the next section of the mine.