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noun
The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, mining
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noun
The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, mining
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noun
A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, figuratively
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noun
A place where more tangible, practical, or direct work of an activity is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, figuratively
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noun
the part of a coal seam that is being cut
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: face
History
From coal + face.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
