char
Plural
chars
1
a woman employed to do housework
- The char arrived early to scrub the floors and polish the silver.
- She worked as a char in several London households.
- The old manor relied on a loyal char for daily upkeep.
- The char chatted cheerfully as she dusted the bookshelves.
- In Victorian times, a char often worked long hours for little pay.
2
any of several small, trout-like freshwater fish of the genus Salvelinus, known for their cold-water habitats and often vibrant coloring
- The lake is home to native char prized by local anglers.
- Arctic char thrive in icy northern waters.
- He caught a beautiful char with shimmering red fins.
- The chef prepared grilled char with lemon and herbs.
- Scientists studied the migration patterns of the char population.
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3
a scorched residue left after burning
- The fire left behind a thick layer of char on the walls.
- He scraped the char off the grill before cooking.
- The wood was reduced to char after hours of smoldering.
- The steak had a perfect char on the outside.
- The archaeologist found ancient char in the hearth.