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carboniera — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • collier noun Someone who mines or sells coal for a living.
  • tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

Senses

carboniera is used for these senses in English:

  • tender (rail transport) A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.

collier — full definition

  1. noun Someone who mines or sells coal for a living.
  2. noun A ship built to carry coal as cargo.

tender — full definition

  1. adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
  2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
  3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
  4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
  5. verb To formally offer or submit something, such as a resignation or a bid.

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