Stoping vs. Stopping

Stopingnoun

In mining, the removal of the desired ore from an underground mine, leaving behind an open space known as a stope.

Stopingnoun

The act of excavating in the form of stopes.

Stoping

Stoping is the process of extracting the desired ore or other mineral from an underground mine, leaving behind an open space known as a stope. Stoping is used when the country rock is sufficiently strong not to collapse into the stope, although in most cases artificial support is also provided.

Stoppingverb

present participle of stop

Stoppingnoun

The act of something that stops; a halt.

Stoppingnoun

Material for filling a cavity.

Stoppingnoun

(mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.

Stoppingnoun

A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.

Stoppingnoun

Material for filling a cavity.

Stoppingnoun

A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.

Stoppingnoun

A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.

Stoppingnoun

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

Stoppingnoun

the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch;

Stoppingnoun

a filling for a tooth.