What is the meaning of clinker?

noun

  • A fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire.
  • A hard brick used as a paving stone.

verb

  • Clear out the cinders and clinker from.
    • usage: "we clinkered the fire frequently"
  • Turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning. .
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