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PITHEAD Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word pithead. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word pithead. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PITHEAD

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coalface
nounn
noun

• the part of a coal seam that is being cut

colliery
nounn
noun

• a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

mineshaft
nounn
noun

• excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine

mining
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

• laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment

shaft
nounn
noun

• a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• the main (mid) section of a long bone

• obscene terms for penis

• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

• a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

• (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

• a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

• a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

• the hollow spine of a feather

verb

• equip with a shaft

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

coalmine
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Best Hypernyms For PITHEAD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pithead, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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entrance entranceway entree entry entryway

Alternatives for COALFACE

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