charcoal
//ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl//
Noun
charcoalSingular
charcoalsPlural
1
A black porous form of carbon made by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air, used as fuel or for drawing.
We used charcoal to grill the meat.
2
A dark gray color resembling the color of charcoal.
She painted the walls in a charcoal shade.
3
A stick of charcoal used for drawing.
She sketched the portrait using charcoal.
Verb
1
To draw or sketch using charcoal.
She charcoaled a portrait of her friend.
2
To cook food over charcoal.
We charcoaled the steaks for dinner.
Adjective
charcoalCanonical form
1
Of a dark gray color resembling charcoal.
She wore a charcoal sweater to the office.