char

[chahr]

char Definition

• 1. a fish of the salmon family, found in northern waters
• 2. a small piece of burned or partly burned wood or other material

Using char: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "char" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I caught a char while fishing in Alaska.

• Example

  The charred remains of the building were still smoldering.

• Example

  He used a char to start the fire.

char Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for char

• trout
• salmon
• cinder
• ember
• wood chip

Phrases with char

• arctic char

  a type of char that is native to Arctic and sub-Arctic regions

  Example

  The arctic char is a popular game fish in Canada.

• char cloth

  a material made by charring plant fibers, used for starting fires

  Example

  He always carries char cloth with him when camping.

• char-grilled

  cooked over an open flame or hot coals

  Example

  The restaurant is known for its char-grilled steaks.

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Summary: char in Brief

The term 'char' [chahr] refers to a type of fish found in northern waters, as well as a small piece of burned or partly burned wood or other material. It can be used in phrases like 'arctic char,' a type of char native to Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, and 'char cloth,' a material used for starting fires. 'Char' can also be used as an adjective, as in 'char-grilled,' meaning cooked over an open flame or hot coals.