English Explanatory Dictionary

coalface

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.
  2. The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
  3. A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
  4. A place where more tangible, practical, or direct work of an activity is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

coalface coalfaces

Etymology

From coal + face.

Related words

chalkface code face faceworker salt mine shopfloor

Translations

Chinese Mandarin: 實務現場 /实务现场 Finnish: paja
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