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Define the word goaf

"goaf" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Gove \Gove\ (g[=o]v), n. [Also goaf, goof, goff.]
   A mow; a rick for hay. [Obs.] --Tusser.
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"Goaf" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Goaf \Goaf\; n.; pl. Goafsor Goaves. [Cf. 1st Gob.]
   (Mining)
   That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially
   or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings; -- called
   also gob .
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   To work the goaf or To work the gob, to remove the
      pillars of mineral matter previously left to support the
      roof, and replace them with props. --Ure.
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