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coal

noun

/koʊl/

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

carry coals to Newcastle

charcoal, fuel, lignite, anthracite

gas, oil

burn coal, coal mine, coal industry, coal power, coal reserves

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor

an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor