PITHEAD Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word pithead. (close relations)
Definition of PITHEAD
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 | nounn | |||||||
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