ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pithead

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɪtˈhɛd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pithead is a noun meaning The area around the top of the mineshaft of a coal mine.

Meaning

The area around the top of the mineshaft of a coal mine.

More Meanings

  1. A hoverfly of the genus Pipiza.

Example Sentences

Since the war there has been a reallocation of output from pitheads in the North Staffordshire coalfield, resulting in a flow of coal northwards; [...].

Word Forms

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