What does CHARK mean?

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Noun, verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a type of smoked and dried meat, typically made from beef or fish.

Verb: to smoke and dry meat in order to make chark.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /tʃɑrk/

UK: /tʃɑːk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "chark" has its origins in the Hindi word "chārkha," meaning "spinning wheel." This word was likely introduced to English by the British during their colonial rule of India. The word "chark" has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to a type of smoked and dried meat, particularly in Scotland and Northern England. It is also used as a verb to describe the process of smoking and drying meat to make chark.

5. Synonyms

Beef jerky, biltong, smoked meat, dried meat

6. Related Words

Chare, charka, charm, chart, chary

7. Example Sentences

Noun: He snacked on some chark while hiking in the mountains.

Verb: The chef charked the beef to make a delicious jerky.