\ ˈchär 
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\variants:
or less commonly charr
plural char or chars also charr or charrs
Definition of char
(Entry 1 of 5)
: any of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
char
verb (1)charred; charring
Definition of char (Entry 2 of 5)
2 : to burn slightly or partly : scorch the fire charred the beams
: to become charred
char
noun (2) plural chars
Definition of char (Entry 3 of 5)
2 : a darkened crust produced on grilled food
Because gas grills generally produce less heat than charcoal grills, the steak requires a longer cooking time (and less frequent flipping) to develop a nice char.— David Pazmiño
char
verb (2)charred; charring
Definition of char (Entry 4 of 5)
: to work as a cleaning woman
char
noun (3)Definition of char (Entry 5 of 5)
British
Synonyms for char
Synonyms: Verb (1)
Synonyms: Noun (3)
- biddy,
- charwoman,
- handmaiden
- (also handmaid),
- house girl,
- housekeeper,
- housemaid,
- maid,
- maidservant,
- skivvy
- [British],
- wench
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The first known use of char was in 1662
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