block coal

noun

bituminous coal that breaks into large lumps or cubical blocks.

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Nearby words

block booking, block capital, block capitals, block caving, block chord, block coal, block coefficient, block diagram, block faulting, block front, block grant

Origin of block coal

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

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