coalhole
- noun
- /ˈkəʊl.həʊl/
- Archaic
- He lifted the cover of the coalhole and shoveled in a fresh delivery of coal.
Examples
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The old house still had a coalhole next to the kitchen for storing fuel.
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During winter, the family relied on the coalhole to keep their stove supplied.
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The coalhole was filled with dust.
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She opened the coalhole to check for supplies.
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He lifted the cover of the coalhole and shoved in a fresh delivery of coal.
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During winter, the family relied on the coalhole for storing enough fuel for their stove.
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The old house had a coalhole beside the kitchen, perfect for keeping coal handy.
Synonyms
An underground room for storing food, wine, or other items
A large tank on a ship or at a factory that stores fuel
A small enclosed space used for storing things, doing small tasks, or as a quiet nook
A room under a building used to store food or drink
A container in a house for keeping coal for a stove
A small shed near a house where people keep coal for heating
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Etymology
The word coalhole comes from joining coal, meaning 'fuel' burned for heat, and hole, meaning 'space' or 'opening'. So, it literally meant a hole or small bin for coal, which is why today coalhole means the little cellar or street opening used to store coal for a house.