coal

/kˈə‍ʊl/

/ˈkoʊɫ/

Coal

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and is found in the ground, used as a source of energy

1.1

a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

synonyms : ember

to coal

MAIN VERB

take in coal

supply with coal

burn to charcoal

synonyms : char

Examples

1. The natural resources of the country include coal, gas, and oil.

2. I was hauled over the coals by my boss for being late.

3. I was dragged over the coals by my boss last week for messing up the accounting software.

4. In this connection, I should once again like to haul my own country over the coals.