charcoal
word
Definition
Charcoal is a black material made by burning wood or other organic substances without much air, often used for drawing or as fuel for cooking.
Usage & Nuances
Refers mainly to the fuel or drawing tool; 'charcoal grill' and 'charcoal drawing' are common. Do not confuse with 'coal' (used for industrial fuel). In art, it means a drawing made with charcoal sticks.
Spanish: carbón vegetalPortuguese (BR): carvão vegetalPortuguese (PT): carvão vegetalChinese (Simplified): 木炭Chinese (Traditional): 木炭Hindi: कोयला (चारकोल)Arabic: فحم نباتيBengali: কয়লা (charcoal) - কাঠকয়লা (fuel)Russian: древесный угольJapanese: 木炭Vietnamese: thanKorean: 숯Turkish: mangal kömürü - odun kömürüUrdu: کوئلہ (لکڑی کا)Indonesian: than củi
Example Sentences
We use charcoal to cook meat on the grill.
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She made a beautiful drawing using charcoal.
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The artist prefers charcoal for sketching portraits.
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Can you pick up some charcoal for the barbecue tonight?
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His hands were covered in charcoal after finishing the sketch.
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People love the smoky flavor that charcoal grilling gives to food.
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