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Charcoal Definition & Meaning

charcoal
adjective
  1. of a very dark grey
noun
  1. a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
  2. a stick of black carbon material used for drawing
  3. a very dark grey color
  4. a drawing made with a stick of black carbon material
verb
  1. draw, trace, or represent with charcoal

"Charcoal" in song lyrics

See how charcoal is used in real songs:

  • "Usin' everything, from spray cans to charcoal"
    George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KAM, MC Breed, Public Enemy, Pupa Curley, Yo-Yo — Paint the White House Black
  • "Court cases pendin, stomach bendin from charcoal"
    Craig G — Ready Set Begin
  • "Mind is from Harvard, my heart is blacker than charcoal"
    Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz) — Age of Quarrel

Words that rhyme with charcoal

Usage tips for "charcoal"

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Frequently asked questions

What does charcoal mean?
of a very dark grey a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air a stick of black carbon material used for drawing a very dark grey color a drawing made with a stick of black carbon material draw, trace, or represent with charcoal
What part of speech is charcoal?
Charcoal is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does charcoal have?
Charcoal has 6 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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