coalface

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Synonyms: coal face, coalesce, chalkface, crapface, coalsack, coface, catface, colace, dollface, coalfaces, coalgate

Antonyms: coal face, coalesce, chalkface, crapface, coalsack, coface, catface, colace, dollface, coalfaces, coalgate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mining}} The [[surface]] of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a [[coal seam]] that is currently being [[mine]]d.
2. {{lb|en|mining}} The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
3. {{lb|en|figurative|UK}} A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
4. {{lb|en|figurative|UK}} A place where more tangible, practical, or direct work of an activity is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

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