COALFACE

coalface

(noun) the part of a coal seam that is being cut

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

coalface (plural coalfaces)

(mining) The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.

(mining) The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.

(figurative, UK) A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.

(figurative, UK) Where practical work is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Holonyms

• coal seam

Source: Wiktionary