coal Synonyms
Another word for coal
• noun (Context 1)
A combustible black or dark brown sedimentary rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found primarily in underground deposits and widely used as an energy source and fuel.
"The industrial revolution was largely powered by the burning of anthracite to generate steam."
• noun (Context 2)
A glowing, smoldering, or charred piece of solid fuel, such as wood, remaining from a dying fire.
"He roasted the marshmallows carefully over the hot coals."
• verb (Context 3)
To provide a ship, locomotive, or engine with a supply of coal for fuel.
"The steamship stopped at the island port to fuel before crossing the Pacific Ocean."
• verb (Context 4)
To burn or carbonize wood or other organic matter down to charcoal.
"The artisans coaled the oak branches in an earthen mound to produce high-quality charcoal for the forge."