collieries

Noun

Plural form of colliery, meaning a coal mine and the buildings and equipment associated with it.

ریشه

From Middle English 'col', meaning coal, and 'ery', a suffix indicating place.

مثال

• The collieries in the region have been closed for years.
• Many towns were built around collieries.
• The collieries were a major source of employment.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Close a colliery Work in collieries Collieries operator Collieries production