coalmining

English

Alternative forms

• coal mining

Etymology

coal +‎ mining

Noun

coalmining (uncountable)

1. The mining of coal.
   • 2000, David Price, Office of Hope: A History of the Public Employment Service in Great Britain, page 114:

     Coalmining and agriculture were designated as 'ring-fenced' industries.

Translations

the mining of coal

• German: Kohlebergbau m
• Irish: mianadóireacht guail f