Coaling

Coaling
Coal Coal, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coaled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Coaling}.] 1. To burn to charcoal; to char. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Charcoal of roots, coaled into great pieces. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

2. To mark or delineate with charcoal. --Camden. [1913 Webster]

3. To supply with coal; as, to coal a steamer. [1913 Webster]


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