longwall

noun

Meaning

A long wall of coal that is mined in a single slice.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

shortwall(English)slant(English)shearing(English)highwall(English)crosscut(English)openwork(English)coalcutter(English)footwall(English)

Descendant words

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