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Answer for the clue "Miner's roof prop ", 5 letters:
sprag

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Word definitions for sprag in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine [syn: pitprop ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sprag \Sprag\, a. See Sprack , a. --Shak.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"prop in a mine," 1841, of unknown origin. Transferred by 1878 to wood blocks, etc., used to brake motor vehicles. As a verb, from 1841. Related: Spragged ; spragging .

Usage examples of sprag.

I had a look over my shoulder and was preparing to jump when Laurence dropped a sprag and pulled her up all standing.

As I remember, there was a weasel-beaked fellow mighty sprag to beagle out our business.