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Char
01
a woman employed to do housework
Dialect
British
British
Examples
The char arrived early to scrub the floors and polish the silver.
02
any of several small, trout-like freshwater fish of the genus Salvelinus, known for their cold-water habitats and often vibrant coloring
Examples
The lake is home to native char prized by local anglers.
03
a scorched residue left after burning
Examples
The fire left behind a thick layer of char on the walls.
to char
01
to lightly burn something, causing a change in color on its surface
Transitive: to char sth
Examples
He charred the marshmallows over the campfire until they turned golden brown.
02
to burn something so much that it turns into charcoal or carbon
Transitive: to char sth
Examples
The fire charred the wood, leaving only blackened remains.
