Longwall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Longwall is a noun meaning (mining, often attributive) A long wall of coal that is mined in a single slice.
Meaning
(mining, often attributive) A long wall of coal that is mined in a single slice.
Example Sentences
In addition to its work on longwall faces, the A.B. Fifteen has been adapted for shortwall work either as undercutter or as overcutter, particular care having been taken to give it increased manoauvrability by the provision of special pulleys, and increased mobility by the addition of a tilting underframe.
Word Forms
- longwalls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shortwall, slant, shearing, highwall, crosscut, openwork.
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