English Explanatory Dictionary

colliery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
  2. A facility that supplies coal.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-colliery.wav /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/

Word forms

colliery collieries

Etymology

From collier + -y.

Derived words

Blackhall Colliery Boldon Colliery Colliery Row Cornsay Colliery Easington Colliery Shotton Colliery
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