Coal | Mean of coal in English Dictionary
/ˈkoʊl/
- Noun
- a black or brownish-black hard substance within the earth that is used as a fuel
- a bin of coal
- The furnace burns coal.
- a lump of coal
- a coal bin/mine/bed/stove
- the coal industry
- a piece of coal or charcoal especially when burning
- When the coals are red, they are very hot.
- a glowing piece of wood from a fire
- I toasted one last marshmallow over the coals of the campfire.
- to take something to a place where it is not needed because a large amount of it is already there
- to criticize (someone) very severely
- I arrived late for the meeting and was immediately hauled over the coals by my boss.
