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