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coalface

noun

Meaning

  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. Where practical work is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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