noun🔗ShareGaleríaA horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes."The miners used the adit to bring fresh air into the deep mine. "Los mineros usaron la galería para llevar aire fresco a la mina profunda.geologyarchitectureindustrytechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading