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coalface

/ˈkoʊlfeɪs/

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noun

Kohlenfront, Abbaufront

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

Examples :

"The miners worked tirelessly at the coalface, extracting black rock for hours. "

Die Bergleute arbeiteten unermüdlich an der Kohlenfront und gewannen stundenlang schwarzes Gestein.

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noun

Kohlenstoß

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

Examples :

"The miners worked long hours at the coalface, extracting the valuable fuel from the rock. "

Die Bergleute arbeiteten lange Stunden am Kohlenstoß und gewannen den wertvollen Brennstoff aus dem Gestein.

geology material industry fuel place technical work

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noun

Ort harter Arbeit, Brennpunkt

A place where difficult or strenuous work is done.

Examples :

"My mom works at the hospital's emergency room; she's really at the coalface of the healthcare system. "

Meine Mutter arbeitet in der Notaufnahme des Krankenhauses; sie steht wirklich im Brennpunkt des Gesundheitssystems.

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noun

Arbeitsfront, Basis

Where practical work is done, as opposed to theoretical or managerial work.

Examples :

"The coalface for the school's fundraising project was the team of student volunteers. "

Die Arbeitsfront für das Spendenprojekt der Schule war das Team der studentischen Freiwilligen.

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