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Meaning of tinder
The primary meaning of the word "tinder" refers to dry, fluffy material that burns easily, used for starting fires.
Etymology of tinder
The word "tinder" has its roots in Old English "tindor", which is derived from the verb "tindan", meaning to kindle, and is related to the Old Norse "tindra", meaning to ignite
Historically, the term was used to describe dry, fluffy material like dry leaves, grass, or small twigs that could be easily ignited to start a fire
Synonyms
kindling
fuel
firewood
sparks
flame
blaze
fire
ignition
sparkler
combustible
flammable
inflammable
matches
lighter
firestarters
embers
glow
heat
warmth
burning
scorching
blazing
smoldering
smoky
fiery
ardent
passionate
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
excited
eager
keen
fervid
burning
glowing
radiant
incandescent
luminous
Definitions
- Dry, fluffy material that burns easily, used for starting fires
- * A person or thing that excites a strong reaction or emotion, especially one of anger or excitement
Usage Examples
- The camper used dry leaves and twigs as tinder to start the campfire
- * The controversial statement was tinder for the angry crowd, sparking a heated debate