Coal

/kΙ”ΚŠl/

The meaning and definition of Coal, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.
    β€œPut some coal on the fire.”
  2. A piece of coal used for burning (this use is less common in American English)
    β€œPut some coals on the fire.”
verb
  1. To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).
  2. To supply with coal.
    β€œto coal a steamer”

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Origin

From Middle English cole, from Old English col.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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