1 [U] a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat:
I put more coal on the fire. * a lump of coal * a coal fire * a coal mine * the coal industry
2 [C] a piece of coal, especially one that is burning:
A hot coal fell out of the fire and burnt the carpet.
IDIOMS
carry, take, etc. coals to Newcastle (BrE) to take goods to a place where there are already plenty of them; to supply sth where it is not needed
moreatHAULv., RAKEv.
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