charcoal
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl/
:
dibujo al carboncillo
- People have been drawing with charcoal for thousands of years.
- a charcoal drawing
- a charcoal sketch
- pencil and charcoal
Examples
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On the walls, extraordinarily detailed, skillful drawings, mostly European cityscapes, in charcoal or crayon.
Fiction book (1991) -
Dr. Lecter sits at his table, languidly sketching with charcoal on butcher paper.
Fiction book (1991) -
" It was her original charcoal sketch of the head, made the first day."
Fiction book (1998) -
Most of the artists specialized in charcoal portraits sketched on the spot.
Fiction book (1990) -
And now I begin with lot number one, this fine charcoal drawing by Henri Matisse.
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Stanley buries his head in economic journals, while Daniel makes charcoal drawings of drab buildings.
Fiction book (1999) -
We travel together and we pay our way as we go by my grandfather's recitations and by the sale of quick character sketches in charcoal and pastel.
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The artist created a stunning charcoal drawing that showcased intricate details and rich textures.
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During the workshop, participants learned how to blend shades in their charcoal sketches to add depth to their artwork.
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She displayed her charcoal sketches at the gallery, where they received compliments for their expressive lines.
Synonyms
184
1.0
A picture made by hand with a pen or pencil
150
2.5
A quick simple drawing used to plan an idea
1
5.5
A drawing made with pen and ink that shows lines and shading without color
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.1
A black material made from carbon with many tiny holes that soaks up poisons and impurities
- Specialized
A black material made by burning animal bones used to color things and clean liquids
How Soft
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Etymology
Charcoal comes from char ('to burn') and coal ('coal'), and artists use sticks of burned wood called charcoal to draw. So a 'charcoal' can mean a drawing made with those black sticks.