noun🔗ShareGalerieA 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. "Les mineurs utilisaient la galerie pour amener de l'air frais dans la mine profonde.geologyarchitectureindustrytechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading