noun
- the process of supplying or loading coal, especially onto a ship or train
Usage: nautical; historical
Examples
- The steamship stopped at the port for coaling before continuing its journey.
- Coaling stations were essential for naval operations in the 19th century.
- The crew worked through the night on the coaling operation.
- Regular coaling was necessary to keep the locomotive running.
- The coaling process took several hours to complete.
- Maritime trade routes were planned around available coaling facilities.