chark

noun

1. Charcoal; coke.

2. A pointed stick, which when placed with the point against another piece of wood, and spun rapidly in alternate directions with the aid of attached cords, produces enough heat by friction to create a fire; a fire-drill.

3. (US, Alaska) A wine glass.

4. A variety of hunting bird.

verb

1. To reduce by strong heat, as to produce charcoal or coke; to calcine.

2. (Scotland) To make a grating sound.