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- /ˈkəʊlmaɪn/
- /ˈkəʊlmaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈkəʊlmaɪn/
Definitions of coalmine word
- noun coalmine a system of excavations made for the extraction of coal 3
- noun coalmine Alternative spelling of coal mine. 1
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Parts of speech for Coalmine
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preposition
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coalmine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
coalmine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coalmine
noun coalmine
- colliery — A colliery is a coal mine and all the buildings and equipment which are connected with it.
- mine — an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
- pit — the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum.
- coalface — In a coal mine, the coalface is the part where the coal is being cut out of the rock.
- quarry — an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.
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Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with co
- Words starting with coa
- Words starting with coal
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