pithead

pithead
noun
≈ Zechengelände, das
* * *
ˈpit·head
I. n usu sing MIN (entrance) Zecheneinstieg m; (buildings) Übertageanlagen pl
II. adj attr, inv Tagebau-, Übertage-
\pithead ballot Abstimmung f der im Tagebau Beschäftigten
\pithead building Schachthaus nt
\pithead staff Übertagearbeiter(innen) m(f)
* * *
['pɪthed]
n
Übertageanlagen pl

at the pithead — über Tage

pithead ballot — Abstimmung f der Bergarbeiter

* * *
pithead s (Bergbau)
1. Füllort m, Schachtöffnung f
2. Fördergerüst n
* * *
noun
≈ Zechengelände, das

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