A stope is a place in a mine where ore is removed.
A stope can make people think of hard work, danger, and underground places.
Examples:
The miners are working in the stope.
The stope is deep underground.
In the stope, they find a lot of shiny rocks.
The stope is a scary place for some people.
The stope is the most important part of the mine.
The stope is where they get all the good stuff.