clinkers

Schnabel was also known for his imprecision — the “clinkers,” as he termed them — and on Sunday afternoon, it sounded as if Biss had picked up some of those along the way.

If chunks of ash — known as clinkers — stick on the bottom, they may need some muscle.

So will the clinkers - bits of black, tan and rust material.

Another is that his voluminous output includes some clinkers and throwaways.

A few clinkers aside, most of the performances were more than competent, if somewhat studied.