coalface

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mining) The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.
  • (mining) The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
  • (figurative) A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
  • (figurative) Where practical work is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Etymology

Compound from English coal + English face (figure, form, shape).

Origin

English

face

Gloss

figure, form, shape

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

姿

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