noun Uncommon

bal

Bal (noun) means In mining, the exposed working surface of a mine or quarry face. Example: “The miners worked the bal from first light.”

noun

In mining, the exposed working surface of a mine or quarry face.

"The miners worked the bal from first light."

How to use bal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mining term for the open face or surface of a mine — mostly used in old Cornish mining contexts.

Word forms

bals plural

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What does “bal” mean?

The word “bal” means in mining, the exposed working surface of a mine or quarry face. In plain terms, a mining term for the open face or surface of a mine — mostly used in old Cornish mining contexts.

How do you use “bal” in a sentence?

Here is “bal” used in a sentence: “The miners worked the bal from first light.”

What part of speech is “bal”?

“Bal” is a noun.

Is “bal” a common word?

“Bal” is an uncommon word in modern English.