Definition of Coalpit

1. Noun. A mine where coal is dug from the ground.

Exact synonyms: Coal Mine
Group relationships: Colliery, Pit
Generic synonyms: Mine

Definition of Coalpit

1. n. A pit where coal is dug.

Definition of Coalpit

1. Noun. A pit where coal is dug. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) A place where charcoal is made. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coalpit

1. a pit from which coal is obtained [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coalpit

coalitions
coalize
coalized
coalizes
coalizing
coalless
coallies
coallike
coally
coalman
coalmen
coalmice
coalmine
coalmines
coalmouse
coalpit (current term)
coalpits
coals
coals to Newcastle
coalsack
coalsacks
coalshed
coalsheds
coaltar
coaltars
coalworks
coaly
coalyard
coalyards
coaming

Literary usage of Coalpit

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the Manchester Geological Society by Manchester Geological Society (1895)
"TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS IN A DEEP coalpit SINKING -IN BELGIUM, WITH ANALYSIS AND TEMPERATURE OF A SPRING OF WATER AT A DEPTH OF 3773 FEET. ..."

2. The Science of Foxhunting and Management of the Kennel by Knightley William Horlock (1868)
"... ground injurious to hounds' feet—Easy places and short work—Early impressions most lasting—When to let well alone—Marking to ground—Scene at a coalpit. ..."

3. History, Directory & Gazeteer, of the County of York: With Select Lists of by Edward Baines (1822)
"Porter lane Well run Dimple, John Allison, «8, Wellington, Elias Shirt, io, coalpit In. White Bear, Cbs. Grimes, High st. Waite Horse, MM Sefton, it, ..."

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