coal

B1
Pronunciation
/kɔʊl/
/koʊl/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.

Example Sentences
  • Put some coal on the fire.
2 Definition

A piece of coal used for burning (this use is less common in American English)

Example Sentences
  • Put some coals on the fire.
3 Definition

A type of coal, such as bituminous, anthracite, or lignite, and grades and varieties thereof.

4 Definition

A glowing or charred piece of coal, wood, or other solid fuel.

Example Sentences
  • Just as the camp-fire died down to just coals, with no flames to burn the marshmallows, someone dumped a whole load of wood on, so I gave up and went to bed.
5 Definition

Charcoal.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).

2 Definition

To supply with coal.

Example Sentences
  • to coal a steamer
3 Definition

To be converted to charcoal.

4 Definition

To burn to charcoal; to char.

5 Definition

To mark or delineate with charcoal.