pithead

[ pit-hed ]

noun

1. a mine entrance and the surrounding area.

pithead

/ ˈpɪtˌhɛd /

noun

1. the top of a mine shaft and the buildings, hoisting gear, etc, situated around it

Word History and Origins

Origin of pithead¹

First recorded in 1830–40; pit ¹ + head

Example Sentences

A group of dark figures stood on the pithead, waiting their turn to go below.

From Project Gutenberg

English coal, which in 1912 cost about nine shillings a ton at pithead, costs considerably more than thirty shillings today.

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"I dinna like the idea o' lasses gaun to work on the pithead," he said simply.

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