coalface

Meaning

1. The surface of coal exposed by mining, or a part of a coal seam that is currently being mined.
2. The end of a drift, entry, or room in a coal mine.
3. A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.
4. A place where more tangible, practical, or direct work of an activity is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Synonyms

working face

Translations

frente

Etymology

From coal + face.