coalpit
- noun
- /ˈkoʊlˌpɪt/
- Archaic
:
mina de carbón
- Many small villages grew up around the old coalpit that once drove the local economy.
Examples
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In the 19th century, working in a coalpit was dangerous and often poorly paid.
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The region is dotted with abandoned coalpits, now overgrown with grass and trees.
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The coalpit was closed due to safety concerns.
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Many workers have spent years in the coalpit.
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In the 19th century, working in a coalpit was dangerous and often poorly paid.
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Many small villages grew up around the old coalpit that once drove the local economy.
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The region is dotted with abandoned coalpits, now overgrown with grass and trees.
Synonyms
230
3.6
A large hole in the ground used for mining
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2.8
A place underground where people dig coal
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9.9
A coal mine with its buildings and equipment
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coalpit is made from the simple words coal and pit. It literally means a 'pit' where coal is dug out of the ground, so it refers to a coal mine.