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Colliery
UK
/ˈkɒl.ɪ.əri/
US
/ˈkɑːl.jɚ.i/
Translation of "colliery" into Russian
Definitions
colliery
Noun
UK
/ˈkɒl.ɪ.əri/
US
/ˈkɑːl.jɚ.i/
A coal mine and the buildings and equipment associated with it.
The old colliery was converted into a museum to preserve the history of coal mining in the region.
colliery
Adjective
UK
/ˈkɒl.ɪ.əri/
US
/ˈkɑːl.jɚ.i/
Relating to or associated with a colliery (coal mine) or its activities.
The colliery railway carried tons of coal to the main line.
Idioms and phrases
coal colliery
The coal colliery was the lifeblood of the town.
угольная шахта
Угольная шахта была жизненной артерией города.
colliery closure
The colliery closure affected the entire community.
закрытие шахты
Закрытие шахты повлияло на всю общину.