"pitwork" meaning in All languages combined

See pitwork on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: pit + -work Etymology templates: {{suf|en|pit|work}} pit + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pitwork (uncountable)
  1. (mining) Pumping machinery used in a mine. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Mining
    Sense id: en-pitwork-en-noun-aHqnHTVt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -work Topics: business, mining

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