chars

A charred substance.

To burn something to charcoal.

To burn slightly or superficially so as to affect colour.

One of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

“Among other native delicacies, they give you fresh char.”

A time; a turn or occasion.

A turn of work; a labour or item of business.

An odd job, a chore or piece of housework.

A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.

“I had to scrub the kitchen today, because the char couldn't come.”

To turn, especially away or aside.

To work, especially to do housework; to work by the day, without being a regularly hired servant.

To perform; to do; to finish.

To work or hew (stone, etc.).

A character (text element such as a letter or symbol).