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Coal works

Coal works \Coal" works\ A place where coal is dug, including the machinery for raising the coal.

Usage examples of "coal works".

He then entered upon the conduct of the iron and coal works at Ketley and Horsehay, where he resided for six years, removing to Coalbrookdale in 1763, to take charge of the works there, on the death of his father-in-law.