cinder

mastery
UK /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ US /ˈsɪndɚ/nounverbname

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What is the meaning of 'cinders' in this sentence?

Travellers over the London & North Western main line in bygone days will need no reminder of the pattering of cinders on the carriage roofs.