COALPIT Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word coalpit. (close relations)
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| colliery | nounn | |||||
noun • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it | ||||||
| mine | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted • explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel verb • get from the earth by excavation • lay mines | ||||||
| pit | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) • the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • an enclosure in which animals are made to fight • (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on • (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled • a trap in the form of a concealed hole • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it verb • set into opposition or rivalry • mark with a scar • remove the pits from | ||||||
| quarry | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • animal hunted or caught for food verb • extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry | ||||||
| coal mine | nounn | |||||
noun • a mine where coal is dug from the ground | ||||||
