Definitions

1. verb

to burn coal again, especially in a fire or furnace.

“The engineer decided to recoal the boiler to increase the factory’s production.”

2. verb

to engage in coal mining again.

“The company plans to recoal the abandoned mine in the near future.”

3. verb

to take up coal mining or burning coal again, especially as a business or industry.

“The town’s coal industry has started to recoal after years of decline.”