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Definition of Goaves
Goaves Goaf Goaf; n.; pl. Goafsor Goaves. [Cf. lst Gob.]
(Mining)
That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially
or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings; -- called
also gob .
To work the goaf or gob, to remove the pillars of mineral
matter previously left to support the roof, and replace
them with props. --Ure.
Goaves Goaves Goaves (g[=o]vz), n. pl. [See Goaf, n.] (Mining)
Old workings. See Goaf. --Raymond.
