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coalface

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coalface [ˈkəʊlˌfeɪs]
n
(Mining & Quarrying) the exposed seam of coal in a mine
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Noun1.coalface - the part of a coal seam that is being cut
face - a vertical surface of a building or cliff
coal seam - a seam of coal
Translations
coalface [ˈkəʊlfeɪs] Nfrente m donde empieza la veta de carbón
coalface [ˈkəʊlfeɪs] nfront m de taille
coalface [ˈkəʊlˌfeɪs] nfronte f di abbattimento (di filone carbonifero)
coalface [ˈkəʊlˌfeɪs] nfronte f di abbattimento (di filone carbonifero)


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When organisations can be guided to devise and implement effective internal policies and protocols, together with suitable support structures for practitioners, more effective responses at the coalface are possible.
This is the coalface where corporate strategy is put into practice, but like people, companies all have their own way of looking at what's best for the future and this is a key element in any investment decision--or lack of it.
These services are right at the coalface,' McCartney said, 'but they need more resources.
 
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