Colliery Meaning in English
word
ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi
KOL-yuh-ree
kˈɒlɪəɹi
KOL-ee-uh-ree
Definition
A colliery is a coal mine and all the buildings and equipment connected with it. The term refers to the whole mining operation, not just the underground part.
Usage & Nuances
'Colliery' is chiefly British English and now somewhat old-fashioned, often used in historical, technical, or regional contexts. In American English, 'coal mine' is more common. The word usually refers to the whole site, not just the mine shaft.
Spanish: mina de carbónPortuguese (BR): mina de carvãoPortuguese (PT): mina de carvãoChinese (Simplified): 煤矿Chinese (Traditional): 煤礦Hindi: कोयला खदानArabic: منجم فحمBengali: কোলিয়ারি (কয়লা খনি)Russian: шахта (угольная) - угольная шахтаJapanese: 炭鉱Vietnamese: mỏ thanKorean: 탄광Turkish: kömür madeniUrdu: کوئلہ کانIndonesian: tambang batu bara
Example Sentences
The workers arrived early at the colliery.
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My grandfather worked in a colliery for thirty years.
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There used to be a colliery near this village.
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Many towns grew up around the old colliery.
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The closure of the colliery affected the whole community.
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You can still see the old colliery buildings by the river.
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