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colliery [′käl·yə·rē] (mining engineering) A whole coal mining plant; generally the term is used in connection with anthracite mining but sometimes to designate the mine, shops, and preparation plant of a bituminous operation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"A colliery," remarks Uncle, with a twinkle of the eye. |
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