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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

clinker

/klɪŋkər/ noun · British & US
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What does clinker mean?

noun

A piece of coal that has not been burned to ash, or a lump of material that has been partially vitrified, typically as a result of being heated to a high temperature. In nautical contexts, a clinker is a type of boat or ship with overlapping wooden planks.

Example

"The fire had left a pile of clinker in the hearth."

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