In a mine: a wide chamber in which coal is cut; = wicket, n. 5b.

Mining. The end of a tunnel at which work is progressing; an exposed surface at which mining is carried out. Cf. coalface, n.

Mining. = face, n. 22a.

A step-like working in the side of a pit.

Mining. Coal Mining. (See quot. 1883.)

Coal Mining. Originally: a coal face. In later use: a sheet of coal cut parallel to the coal face.

a place where work is done; (formerly) spec. †= workshop, n. 1a (obsolete); (in later use chiefly) the place in a mine at which excavation is…

(a) the working face in a coal mine; (b) the surface of a wall.

U.S. Mining. A step-like formation or working in a mine; = stope, n.2 2. Obsolete.

In various technical senses. Coal Mining. A very wide heading or stall, usually with two road-ways, in a variety of pillar-and-stall work (called w…

Mining. (See quots.)