brattice Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a partition (often temporary) of planks or cloth that is used to control ventilation in a mine
  2. verb supply with a brattice, to ventilate mines

WordNet

Brat"tice noun
Etymology
See Brettice.
Definitions
  1. (Mining) (a) A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation. (b) Planking to support a roof or wall.

Webster 1913