colliery

Noun

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 colliery has been closed for years.
• The town was built around the colliery.
• The colliery was a major source of employment.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Close a colliery Work in a colliery Colliery operator Colliery production