1. Plural of coalbin; containers or compartments used for storing coal.
Usage: Chiefly historical or British English; refers to bins or storage areas in homes, ships, or industrial settings.

Examples

• The basement had several coalbins filled with fuel for the winter.
• Victorian homes often featured decorative coalbins near the fireplace.
• The ship's coalbins were checked regularly to ensure adequate fuel supply.
• Workers loaded the coalbins at the power station each morning.
• The old coalbins in the cellar are now used for storing gardening tools.