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  coal measures

  plural noun

  coal-bearing strata.
• Coal Measures
  Coal Measures

  plural noun

  a series of coal-bearing rocks formed in the upper Carboniferous period; the uppermost series of the Carboniferous system

coal measures

American  

plural noun

Geology.

1. coal-bearing strata.

2. (initial capital letters) in Europe, a portion of the Carboniferous System, characterized by widespread coal deposits.

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Coal Measures British  

plural noun

1. a series of coal-bearing rocks formed in the upper Carboniferous period; the uppermost series of the Carboniferous system

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Etymology

Origin of coal measures

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

At that time, and during subsequent surges, masks and physical distancing were crucial measures that helped “flatten the curve” and save lives.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022

There have been notable improvements in three crucial measures of economic well-being: income, poverty and health insurance coverage.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2016

He warns that taboos against printing money and disproportionate fears of fiscal deficits are keeping central banks from taking crucial measures to stimulate economies.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2015

Searching for the sick and educating the public about the danger are also crucial measures, because some people panic and flee during outbreaks and may carry the virus from town to town.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2014

He always reported for votes on crucial measures, has been a loyal wheel horse day in, day out, hardworking, steady, easy to know and easy to like.

From Time Magazine Archive