coalpit en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkoʊlpɪt/
Etymology
From Middle English colpit, from Old English colpytt. Equivalent to coal + pit.
Meanings
- A pit where coal is extracted.
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(US) A place where charcoal is made.
They may spring from a neglected campfire, kindled for cooking or warming, or from a coalpit where charcoal is being made
1884, Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, Report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coalpits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
de Kohlemmeiler (where charcoal is made) · de Kohlengrube (where coal is extracted)