Definition of CHARK

chark

Meanings

Plural: charks

Noun

  • Charcoal; coke.
  • A pointed stick, which when placed with the point against another piece of wood, and spun rapidly in alternate directions with the aid of attached cords, produces enough heat by friction to create a fire; a fire drill.
  • A wine glass.
  • A Middle Eastern falcon, probably the lanner.

Verb

  • To reduce by strong heat, as to produce charcoal or coke; to calcine.
  • To make a grating sound.

Origin / Etymology

A back-formation from charcoal (interpreted as chark coal).

Scrabble Score: 14

chark is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chark is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chark is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

chark is a valid Words With Friends word