A coalhod is a container that is typically used to hold and transport coal or other hot ashes. However, there are several synonyms for the word coalhod. One popular synonym is an ash bucket which serves the same purpose and can also act as a dustbin. Another synonym for coalhod is scuttle which is a container with a handle that also used to hold and transport coal and ashes. Basket is another synonym for coalhod but typically for smaller baskets that are used for carrying small amounts of coal in the kitchen or fireplace. These synonyms can be used interchangeably without changing the meaning.