coincline

/kaʊnˈklɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of coal mine where the coal seam is at an angle, requiring the use of a conveyor belt or other specialized equipment to remove the coal

“The coal company decided to invest in a new coinline to increase production and efficiency.”

2. verb

to remove coal from a coinline using specialized equipment

“The miners had to coinline the coal to meet the company’s production targets.”

Synonyms

  • coal mine
  • mining operation

Antonyms

  • gold mine
  • ore mine