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Meaning of char

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char

Pronunciation:/tʃɑː//tʃɑɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A charred substance.

verb

Definitions

  1. To burn something to charcoal.

  2. To burn slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

noun

Definitions

  1. One of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

    Example: Among other native delicacies, they give you fresh char.

char

Pronunciation:/tʃɑː//tʃɑɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A charred substance.

noun

Definitions

  1. One of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

    Example: Among other native delicacies, they give you fresh char.

char

Pronunciation:/tʃɑː//tʃɑɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A time; a turn or occasion.

  2. A turn of work; a labour or item of business.

  3. An odd job, a chore or piece of housework.

  4. A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.

    Example: I had to scrub the kitchen today, because the char couldn't come.

verb

Definitions

  1. To turn, especially away or aside.

  2. To work, especially to do housework; to work by the day, without being a regularly hired servant.

  3. To perform; to do; to finish.

  4. To work or hew (stone, etc.).