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upcast pit
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Upcast \Up"cast`\, n.
1. (Bowling) A cast; a throw. --Shak.
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2. (Mining.) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the
air passes after having circulated through the mine; --
distinguished from the downcast. Called also upcast pit,
and upcast shaft.
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3. An upset, as from a carriage. [Scot.]
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4. A taunt; a reproach. [Scot.] --Sir W. Scott.
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