# coaling

Pronunciation: say "KOHL-ing" US /ˈkoʊlɪŋ/, UK /ˈkəʊlɪŋ/, AUS /ˈkɐʉlɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of supplying a ship or steam locomotive with coal as fuel.
   - Simple: The work of putting coal into a ship or steam train for fuel.
   - _The coaling of the cruiser was a filthy, exhausting job for the whole crew._
   - _Each coaling at the depot loaded several tons into the locomotive's tender._

## Verb

2. Present participle of coal. — present participle and gerund of coal
   - Simple: Present participle of coal. Use this form for the action happening right now or as an -ing word.
   - _Sailors spent the entire shore leave coaling the battleship by hand._
   - _The depot workers were coaling the express engine when the whistle blew._

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