Coral is a hard material made by tiny animals in the ocean. It often forms big reefs that many fish live around.
We saw coral under the clear blue sea.
The coral reef is full of fish and plants.
Coral can also mean a color between pink and orange. People use this color in clothes and decorations.
She wore a beautiful coral dress today.
The walls are painted coral in the room.
Coral is a small horn or wind instrument. It was used in the past to send signals in the army or during hunts.
He blew the coral to start the hunt.
The soldier played the coral during the ceremony.
Coral can mean a red or pink stone made from coral skeletons. People use this stone to make jewelry like necklaces and rings.
She bought a coral necklace for her birthday.
Coral is used to make rings and earrings.
As a verb, coral means to cover or decorate something with coral pieces or similar materials. This use is very rare and often found in special art or craft contexts.
They coraled the walls with bright stones.
The artist coraled the frame carefully.
This meaning refers to the sound or call made by a coral horn, often used in military or hunting events to send signals.
The coral called the soldiers to march.
We heard the coral during the old ceremony.