Kindling (Noun)
Meaning 1
Material for starting a fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Dry leaves and twigs were used as kindling to start the campfire.
- She carefully arranged the kindling in the fire pit, leaving enough space in the center for air to flow.
- The Boy Scouts were taught how to collect and prepare kindling for their evening fire.
- Newspaper and cardboard were used as kindling to help the logs burn more easily.
- After a few minutes of struggling to start the fire, the kindling finally began to catch and flames started to spread.
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Meaning 2
The act of setting something on fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.