pithead

ˈpɪtˌhɛd
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Translation of pithead into German

Noun

mining area

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surface area and structures at the top of a mine shaft
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Schachtanlage Förderanlage
  • The workers gathered at the pithead before their shift.Die Arbeiter versammelten sich vor der Schachtanlage vor ihrer Schicht.
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Expressions with pithead: examples in English and translations in German

Bergwerksabstimmung
Grubenabstimmung
The union called a pithead ballot before the strike.

Images of pithead

  • pithead: surface area and structures at the top of a mine shaft
    (mining area) Schachtanlage

Synonyms and analogies of pithead in English

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Examples of pithead in a sentence

  • Safety checks were conducted at the pithead every morning.

Translations of "pithead" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derFörderturmnm.

He shared stories of his grandfather who worked at the pithead many years ago.

Er erzählte Geschichten von seinem Großvater, der vor vielen Jahren am Förderturm arbeitete.

New safety protocols were established at the pithead to protect all the miners.

Neue Sicherheitsprotokolle wurden am Förderturm eingeführt, um alle Bergleute zu schützen.

derSchachtkopfnm.

A fence surrounds the pithead to keep unauthorized personnel out.

Ein Zaun umgibt den Schachtkopf, um unbefugte Personen fernzuhalten.

A sign at the pithead marked the entrance to the underground mine.

Ein Schild am Schachtkopf markierte den Eingang zum unterirdischen Bergwerk.

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pithead: Examples and translations in context

High above the pithead, a crow perched on a beam, observing the workers below.

Hoch über dem Förderturm saß eine Krähe auf einem Balken und beobachtete die Arbeiter darunter.

Many photographs of the historical pithead hang in the local mining museum.

Im örtlichen Bergbaumuseum hängen viele Fotografien des historischen Förderturms.

At the pithead, the machinery hummed as it prepared for the day's mining operations.

Am Förderturm summte die Maschine, als sie sich auf die Minenarbeiten des Tages vorbereitete.

After the shift, many gathered again at the pithead to discuss the day's work.

Nach der Schicht versammelten sich viele wieder am Förderturm, um über die Arbeit des Tages zu sprechen.

At the end of the day, they returned to the pithead, ready to clock out.

Am Ende des Tages kehrten sie zum Förderturm zurück, bereit, sich auszustempeln.

During the break, the miners relaxed near the pithead, exchanging laughter and stories.

Während der Pause entspannten sich die Bergleute in der Nähe des Förderturms und tauschten Lachen und Geschichten aus.

A sign near the pithead warned of the dangers lurking below the surface.

Ein Schild in der Nähe des Förderturms warnte vor den Gefahren, die unter der Oberfläche lauerten.

Most accidents occur at the pithead during the early morning rush.

Die meisten Unfälle ereignen sich am Schachtkopf während des morgendlichen Ansturms.

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