shortwall

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mining) A short wall of coal that is mined in a single slice.

Etymology

Compound from English short (brittle, of pastry) + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

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Action/Process

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