noun
colliery
Colliery (noun) means a coal mine underground, together with the buildings above it.
noun
1
A coal mine underground, together with the buildings above it.
2
A place that provides coal.
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Etymology
Formed from collier and -y.
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What is the meaning of colliery?
"colliery" (noun) means a coal mine underground, together with the buildings above it.
What is another word for colliery?
Other words for "colliery" include pit.
What are the different meanings of colliery?
"colliery" has 2 main meanings: 1. A coal mine underground, together with the buildings above it; 2. A place that provides coal.
