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clinker

clin·ker

UK/ˈklɪŋkə(ɹ)/ US/ˈklɪŋkɚ/ uncommon slang
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.
2.

a hard brick used as a paving stone

Synonyms

verb

1.

clear out the cinders and clinker from

  • “we clinkered the fire frequently”
2.

turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning

Origin

From clink + -er.

Phrases

  • clinker block
  • Dutch clinker

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