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coalface

/kɔːlfes/ noun · British & US
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What does coalface mean?

noun

The face of a coal mine, especially the part where the miners work. A situation or problem that is at the forefront of a particular issue or activity.

Example

"The miners worked at the coalface all day, digging deep into the earth."

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