Mining and tunneling term for earth, rock, or debris removed during excavation.
The muck from the tunnel construction was transported to another location.
鉱山のずり捨て場が山の斜面にある。
The mine's waste rock dump is on the mountain slope.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
The origin is uncertain; possibly related to the verb ずる (to slide or shift), referring to material that is moved or removed.