Vocabulary Entry

coalpit

|noun • verb

noun

A pit or shaft from which coal is extracted.

Example Sentences

"The workers descended into the coalpit to begin their shift."

"Old coalpits often become dangerous if not properly maintained."

"The town was built around the coalpit that provided jobs for generations."

verb

Example Sentences

"The company aims to coalpit more efficiently with new machinery."

"They plan to coalpit on the northern side of the mountain."

"Many locals were employed to coalpit when the demand for coal was high."