Sea coal — Coal brought by sea; a name by which mineral coal was formerly designated in the south of England, in distinction from charcoal, which was brought by land. [1913 Webster] {Sea coal facing} (Founding), facing consisting of pulverized bituminous… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sea-coal — So named to distinguish it from charcoal. The English did not use much sea coal until c.1200. The sea coal that was used came from the beaches of Northumberland and Durham having been washed ashore from seams exposed by the action of the sea.… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Sea-coal facing — Sea coal Sea coal Coal brought by sea; a name by which mineral coal was formerly designated in the south of England, in distinction from charcoal, which was brought by land. [1913 Webster] {Sea coal facing} (Founding), facing consisting of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sea coal — noun archaic mineral coal, as distinct from other types of coal such as charcoal … English new terms dictionary
sea-coal — n. Mineral coal, pit coal … New dictionary of synonyms
sea-coal — /ˈsi koʊl/ (say see kohl) noun British 1. Obsolete jet, frequently found in England washed ashore. 2. History coal, as distinguished from charcoal …
sea-coal — … Useful english dictionary
Coal — Sedimentary Rock Anthracite coal Composition Primary carbon Secondary hydrogen, sulfur … Wikipedia
coal mining — Coal was very important in the economic development of Britain. It was used as fuel in the factories built during the Industrial Revolution and continued to be important until the 1980s. The main coalfields are in north east England, the north… … Universalium
sea — n. 1 the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth s surface and surrounds its land masses. 2 any part of this as opposed to land or fresh water. 3 a particular (usu. named) tract of salt water partly or wholly enclosed by land (the… … Useful english dictionary
