clinker | ||
1. | [ noun ] a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire | |
Synonyms: | cinder | |
Related terms: | fragment | |
2. | [ verb ] turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning | |
Related terms: | change cinder | |
3. | [ verb ] clear out the cinders and clinker from | |
Examples: | : "we clinkered the fire frequently" |
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Related terms: | clean_out | |
4. | [ noun ] a hard brick used as a paving stone | |
Synonyms: | clinker_brick | |
Related terms: | brick | |
Similar spelling: |
clink Clinger clanger clunk clincher clank Clines Clance Clingerman cloying Clingan clangor Clancey clinking cloyingly Clingman cling clangour clang |