Coalface

Quick meaning: Coalface is a noun meaning (mining) The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.

Meaning

(mining) The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.

More Meanings

1. (mining) The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
2. (figurative, UK) A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
3. (figurative, UK) A place where more tangible, practical, or direct work of an activity is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Example Sentences

I wondered which next superstar I might have the privilege of seeing live at the coalface of stardom in Hollywood.

However, my mother, who had been at the coalface of the marital collapse, felt the need to have an in-depth debrief.

Lizzie had paid her own dues at the coalface of teething babies and gave the young mother an understanding grin in return.

But we both know that all of this wonderful equilibrium comes at a cost: there is the tacit understanding that it's my turn to pursue my dreams whilst my husband slogs at the coalface.

Word Forms

• coalfaces

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