noun
bal
noun
1
In mining, the exposed working surface of a mine or quarry face.
"The miners worked the bal from first light."
How to Use Bal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mining term for the open face or surface of a mine — mostly used in old Cornish mining contexts.
Word Forms
bals plural
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The miners worked the _____ from first light.