Highwall

/ˈhaɪwɔːl/

/ˈhaɪwɔl/

Translation of "highwall" into Russian

Noun

/ˈhaɪwɔːl/

/ˈhaɪwɔl/

highwall

highwalls pl

высокая стена

The highwall of the quarry was unstable and required reinforcement.

Высокая стена карьера была нестабильной и требовала укрепления.

Noun

/ˈhaɪwɔːl/

/ˈhaɪwɔl/

A steep or vertical face of rock or earth in an open-pit mine or quarry.

The miners carefully examined the highwall for any signs of instability before continuing their work.

Adjective

/ˈhaɪwɔːl/

/ˈhaɪwɔl/

Relating to, occurring at, or characteristic of a highwall in surface mining.

Proper highwall stability is essential to safe surface-mine design.