coal face
Originally used with reference to miners i.e those who remove coal from the 'face' of the mine, its now more commonly used to mean any work closest to the frontline
Managers have no idea how hard it is for a sparky these days because they never have to work at the coal face.
I love pulling apart engines. Its great to get my hands dirty at the coal face.
I love pulling apart engines. Its great to get my hands dirty at the coal face.
coal face by Chill Pills October 13, 2007
Related Words
coal face • coal • Coal miner • coal chamber • coal mining • coal hauler • Coal Mines • Coal miners daughter • coal bunny • coal hole
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Coalface is an Australian magazine for the Hunter mining community. It is a voice and guide to everything about working in the mines and living and loving life in the Hunter region.
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