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coalface

/ˈkoʊlfeɪs/

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noun

Taille, front de taille

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. "

Les mineurs travaillaient sans relâche à la taille, extrayant du charbon pendant des heures.

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noun

Taille

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. "

Les mineurs travaillaient de longues heures à la taille, extrayant le combustible précieux de la roche.

geology material industry fuel place technical work

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noun

Lieu de travail difficile, cœur de l'action

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. "

Ma mère travaille aux urgences de l'hôpital ; elle est vraiment au cœur de l'action du système de santé.

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noun

Le terrain, le front de travail

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. "

Le terrain du projet de collecte de fonds de l'école était l'équipe d'étudiants bénévoles.

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