bord
bord · bords
The coalface parallel to the natural fissuresThe coalface parallel to the natural fissures.
Meaning
1 sensesThe coalface parallel to the natural fissures.
Origin
From board, which is also a less common variant of bord; probably from the former practiceFrom board, which is also a less common variant of bord; probably from the former practice of laying boards in mine passageways to form a relatively smooth surface along which the coal was dragged in sledges.
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