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Colliery

🔄 Synonyms of "Colliery"

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Word	Definition
pitnoun	A hole in the ground.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Colliery"

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Word	Definition
pitnoun	A hole in the ground.
miningnoun	The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.
minenoun	An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
coalminenoun	Alternative form of coal mine. [A mine from which coal (such as lignite or anthracite) is mined.]
coalnoun	(uncountable) A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.
claymorenoun	A large two-handed sword historically used by the Scottish Highlanders.
wealthnoun	(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
phalennoun	A surname.
miners	"Miners" is a poem by Wilfred Owen.
mines	the fourth album from the Portland, Oregon-based band Menomena.
coal holenoun	A cellar or other compartment for storing coal.
coalholenoun	Alternative form of coal hole. [A cellar or other compartment for storing coal.]
coalyardnoun	A yard where coal is stored.
brownoun	The bony ridge over the eyes, upon which the eyebrows are located.
roomnoun	(uncountable) Space for something, or to carry out an activity.
coalshednoun	A shed in which coal is stored.
coalbinnoun	A bin for the storage of coal.
coalhousenoun	A building for the storage of coal.
coaling plantnoun	(rail transport, dated) A tall structure provided at a locomotive depot to supply coal to steam locomotives.
bunkernoun	(military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.