What is another word for coalpit?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊlpɪt] (IPA) 
A coalpit is a term used to refer to a coal mine or a pit where coal is extracted. However, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe a coalpit. For instance, a coal seam can refer to a layer of coal embedded within the earth's crust. A colliery is a coal mine and its associated infrastructure, such as a washing plant, railway, and coal stores. A shaft is a vertical or inclined tunnel used for accessing the coal seams, while a minehead is the entrance to an underground mine. Other synonyms for coalpit include coalfield, coal deposit, and coal bed.
