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1. clinker
noun. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire.
Synonyms
- cinder
Antonyms
- deconcentrate
- destabilize
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
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2. clinker-built
adjective. having overlapping hull planks.
Synonyms
- lap-streak
- lap-strake
- lap-streaked
- clincher-built
Antonyms
- flush-seamed
3. clinker
verb. clear out the cinders and clinker from.
Synonyms
- clear out
Antonyms
- depersonalize
- dissimilate
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
4. clinker
noun. a hard brick used as a paving stone.
Synonyms
- brick
Antonyms
- hire
- fill
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
5. clinker
verb. turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning.
Antonyms
- enable
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- clink (English)
- klinkaerd (Dutch)
Example sentences of the word clinker
1. Noun, singular or mass
Ideally, the pellets you choose to use should leave as little ash and clinker residue as possible and heat the space efficiently.
2. Verb, base form
An inspection before the heating season begins might reveal problems in your furnace that reduces its ability to efficiently burn coal and contributes to clinker formation.