<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic substances in the absence of air</li><li>a drawing pencil of charcoal</li><li>a drawing made with charcoal</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to blacken, write, or draw with charcoal</li><li>to cook (food) over charcoal, especially on a grill</li><li>to cook food over charcoal, especially on a grill (used without object)</li></ul>