(British) An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
(British) An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
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A pit where coal is extracted.
A person in the business or occupation of producing or distributing coal (any of several types of carbon fuel).
(nautical) A vessel carrying a bulk cargo of coal.
(historical, Britain) Coal from a pit: mineral coal mined from a mine, as opposed to charcoal or seacoal.
(US) A facility that supplies coal.
“Ah South Shields. My hubby's family came from there and his dad and aunt are buried there. We used to camp at Boldon colliery with the kids and spend days with various cousins. And yes of course, its always a pleasure to not vote Reform 😁”
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