General
cracket
What does cracket mean?
A low wooden stool, once used by miners.
"Sit yersel doon on the cracket."
Origin
North East dialect noun; associated with mining.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'cracket'?
It's a low wooden stool, once used by miners at the coalface.
Where is 'cracket' used?
It's a North East England dialect word closely associated with mining communities.
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