char
Pronunciation: /t͡ʃɑː/
The English word “char” has 15 meanings listed here.
verb
- To burn something to charcoal; to be burnt to charcoal.
- To burn (something) severely, so as to blacken it.
- To burn (something) slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.
- To turn, especially away or aside.
- To work, especially to do housework; to work by the day, without being a regularly hired servant.
- To perform; to do; to finish.
- To work or hew (stone, etc.)
noun
- A charred substance.
- Any of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.
- A time; a turn or occasion.
- A turn of work; a labour or item of business.
- An odd job, a chore or piece of housework.
- A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.
- A character (text element such as a letter or symbol).
- A character (being involved in the action of a story).
Etymology
Back-formation from charcoal.
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