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pounceon
Wales. Underclay. Apparently a survival of the obsolete form of puncheon (punchin)--a supporting timber in a coal mine or in a building floor timber. Also spelled pounson.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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