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Vocabulary Entry
collier
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who works in or manages a coal mine.
Example Sentences
"The collier spent his days deep underground, mining for coal."
"After years of hard work, the collier finally earned a promotion."
"Many families in the town relied on the collier for their livelihood."
N
noun
A type of basket used for carrying coal.
Example Sentences
"He filled the collier with coal and carried it to the surface."
"The old collier was made of wood and had seen better days."
"Each collier was carefully crafted to withstand the weight of the coal."
V
verb
To work as a collier or to engage in coal mining.
Example Sentences
"He decided to collier after finishing school to support his family."
"Those who collier may face numerous safety hazards."
"She chose to collier in a large mine that had modern equipment."