underhole

English

verb
Definitions
  • (mining) To cut away or mine out the lower portion of a coal seam or a part of the underlay so as to win or get the overlying coal.

Etymology

Prefix from English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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