Coalholes

/ˈkoʊlhoʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coalhole; multiple storage compartments or openings for coal delivery and storage.

Etymology

Standard pluralization of coalhole by adding '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

In a Georgian townhouse, coalholes would be carefully positioned so delivery carts could efficiently drop coal directly into basement storage without tracking dust through inhabited rooms.

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