Meaning ofcoalfacein English

Noun

1. where practical work is done; hands-on tasks
   The manager spends most of her time at the coalface, dealing with customer complaints.
2. the exposed surface of coal in mining
   The miners worked tirelessly at the coalface, extracting coal from the depths of the mine.
3. a place of difficult or strenuous work
   The nurse was exhausted from working at the coalface of the emergency room.
4. a location of direct, tangible activity
   The researchers spent months at the coalface, collecting data and conducting experiments.