Hade \Hade\ (h[=a]d), n. [Cf. AS. heald inclined, bowed down, G.
   halde declivity.]
   1. The descent of a hill. [Obs.]
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   2. (Mining) The inclination or deviation from the vertical of
      any mineral vein.
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   3. (Geol. & Mining) The deviation of a fault plane from the
      vertical.

   Note: The direction of the hade is the direction toward which
         the fault plane descends from an intersecting vertical
         line.
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Hade \Hade\, v. i. (Mining)
   To deviate from the vertical; -- said of a vein, fault, or
   lode.
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