clinker Definition and Meaning in English (clinker definition)

A clinker is a hard, vitrified residue that forms from the combustion of coal or other fuels, often found in furnaces or kilns.

In construction, a clinker can refer to a hard, dense, and often vitrified brick, typically used for paving or facing.

Informally, a clinker is a noticeable mistake or blunder, especially a wrong note played on a musical instrument.