Coal
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To take in coal; as, the steamer coaled at Southampton. To be converted to charcoal.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel. A piece of coal used for burning. Note that in British English the first of the following examples would usually be used, whereas in American English the latter would. A type of coal, such as bituminous, anthracite, or lignite, and grades and varieties thereof. A smouldering piece of material.
Example sentence: People always fear change. People feared electricity when it was invented, didn't they? People feared coal, they feared gas-powered engines... There will always be ignorance, and ignorance leads to fear. But with time, people will come to accept their silicon masters.
Char
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to turn, especially away or aside.to work, especially to do housework.To burn something to charcoal.To burn slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a time; a turn or occasiona turn of work; a labour or item of businessan odd job, a chore or piece of houseworka charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning ladyOne of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus or the brook trout. Scientific name: Salvelinus fontinalis.A charred substanceA character (text element such as a letter or symbol).