pithead

pit·head

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pit-hed]
- /ˈpɪtˌhɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pit-hed]
- /ˈpɪtˌhɛd/

Definitions of pithead word

noun pithead a mine entrance and the surrounding area. 1
noun pithead entrance to a mine 1
countable noun pithead The pithead at a coal mine is all the buildings and machinery which are above ground. 0
noun pithead the top of a mine shaft and the buildings, hoisting gear, etc, situated around it 0

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Origin of pithead

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; pit1 + head

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Parts of speech for Pithead

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pithead popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for pithead

noun pithead

mine — an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
mineshaft — A vertical hole, sunk down through the strata to reach the mineral which was to be mined.

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