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Cinder: meaning, definitions and examples

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cinder

 

[ หˆsษชn.dษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

burnt material

Cinder refers to the partially burnt remains of material, usually wood or coal, that has been used as fuel. It is often characterized by a porous and brittle texture, and it can continue to smolder long after the main fire has gone out.

Synonyms

ash, residue, scoria

Examples of usage

  • After the fire, only cinders were left in the fireplace.
  • The cinders from the coal furnace needed to be cleaned out regularly.
  • She sifted through the cinders to find any unburnt pieces of wood.
  • The campfire had turned to cinders by the morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "cinder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinzas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฏเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Asche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ popiรณล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cendres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ceniza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ็ƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถsku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒคแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™br

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ceniza

Etymology

The word 'cinder' comes from the Old English word 'cinder', which means 'ash' or 'burnt material'. Its origins can be traced back to Proto-West Germanic *kindra, which means 'burnt material'. The term has been used since before the 12th century to describe remnants left after a fire. Over time, the meaning has remained relatively constant, referring to the small particles that remain after a larger piece of wood or coal has been consumed by flames. The connection between cinders and fire has also led to its usage in various idiomatic expressions and metaphorical contexts, often implying the remnants of something that has been destroyed or transformed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,140, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.