A1 noun Neutral

charcoal

/ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl/

Charcoal is a black material made by burning wood with very little air. In art, it is used as a stick or pencil for drawing dark lines and shadows on paper.

Beispiele

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1

I used a piece of charcoal to draw a picture of a tree.

I used a piece of charcoal to draw a picture of a tree.

2

The artist prefers charcoal for its ability to create deep shadows.

The artist prefers charcoal for its ability to create deep shadows.

3

Hey, do you have any charcoal left in your art bag?

Hey, do you have any charcoal left in your art bag?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
charcoal
Verb
char
Adjektiv
charcoaly
Verwandt
carbonization
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'charred' wood used to make a 'cool' drawing. Char-cool sounds like Charcoal.

Schnelles Quiz

The artist used a piece of ____ to sketch the dark shadows of the mountain.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: charcoal

Beispiele

1

I used a piece of charcoal to draw a picture of a tree.

everyday

I used a piece of charcoal to draw a picture of a tree.

2

The artist prefers charcoal for its ability to create deep shadows.

formal

The artist prefers charcoal for its ability to create deep shadows.

3

Hey, do you have any charcoal left in your art bag?

informal

Hey, do you have any charcoal left in your art bag?

4

Historical studies show that charcoal was one of the earliest materials used for painting.

academic

Historical studies show that charcoal was one of the earliest materials used for painting.

5

Our store provides high-quality charcoal sticks for professional artists.

business

Our store provides high-quality charcoal sticks for professional artists.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
charcoal
Verb
char
Adjektiv
charcoaly
Verwandt
carbonization

Häufige Kollokationen

charcoal drawing charcoal drawing
charcoal pencil charcoal pencil
charcoal sketch charcoal sketch
activated charcoal activated charcoal
charcoal grey charcoal grey

Häufige Phrasen

charcoal grey

a very dark grey color

charcoal filter

a device that cleans air or water using charcoal

willow charcoal

a soft type of charcoal used specifically for art

Wird oft verwechselt mit

charcoal vs coal

Coal is a hard mineral dug from the ground used for fuel, while charcoal is man-made from wood and used for art or grilling.

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Nutzungshinweise

When talking about art, 'charcoal' is usually uncountable (e.g., 'I am drawing with charcoal'), but you can say 'a piece of charcoal' or 'charcoals' when referring to different types of sticks.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'a charcoal' when they mean 'a piece of charcoal' or 'a charcoal drawing'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'charred' wood used to make a 'cool' drawing. Char-cool sounds like Charcoal.

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Wortherkunft

From the Middle English 'charcole', where 'char' likely means to turn or burn and 'cole' means coal.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun can be used as an adjective (e.g., charcoal suit) plural 'charcoals' used for varieties of the medium
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Kultureller Kontext

Charcoal was used by prehistoric humans to create cave paintings, making it one of the oldest art tools in history.

Schnelles Quiz

The artist used a piece of ____ to sketch the dark shadows of the mountain.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: charcoal

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painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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