coalpit

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English

Etymology

From Middle English colpit, from Old English colpytt. Equivalent to coal +‎ pit.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkoʊlpɪt/

Noun

coalpit (plural coalpits)

A pit where coal is extracted.
(US) A place where charcoal is made.
- 1884, Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, Report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario:
  They may spring from a neglected campfire, kindled for cooking or warming, or from a coalpit where charcoal is being made

Derived terms

Coalpit Heath

Translations

where coal is extracted

German: Kohlengrube (de) f

where charcoal is made

German: Kohlemmeiler m

References

“coalpit”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

pit coal, optical, pitcoal, topical, Policat, capitol, Capitol, lipcoat

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