1. The aerial portion of a plant, including stem, branches, and leaves.

2. A new, immature growth on a plant.

To detonate an explosive, used to break coal loose from a seam or in blasting operation or in a borehole.

See <<ore shoot>>

The energy that goes up through the strata from a seismic profiling shot and is reflected downward at the surface or at the base of the weathering; appears either as a single wave or unites with a wave train that is traveling downward. Also known as secondary reflection.

1. A place where a stream flows or descends swiftly.

2. A natural or artificial channel, passage, or trough through which water is moved to a lower level.

3. A rush of water down a steep place or a rapids.

To project a missile with force; to fire a weapon, as a gun or cannon; to strike or hit something with a missile.