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Definition of Kindling
1. Noun. Material for starting a fire.
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Lighter
Derivative terms: Kindle
2. Noun. The act of setting something on fire.
Generic synonyms: Burning, Combustion
Derivative terms: Ignite, Ignite, Inflame, Inflame, Kindle
Definition of Kindling
1. n. The act of causing to burn, or of exciting or inflaming the passions.
Definition of Kindling
1. Noun. small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of kindle#Verb kindle) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kindling
1. material that is easily ignited [n -S]
Medical Definition of Kindling
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Kindling
Literary usage of Kindling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Inorganic Chemistry by Ira Remsen (1898)
"Every combustible substance has its kindling temperature; that is, ... If a piece
of wood should be heated to its kindling temperature all at once, ..."
2. Plays and Players: Leaves from a Critic's Scrapbook by Walter Prichard Eaton (1916)
"Behold, of the four plays, "kindling," in which Miss Illington is appearing at
... "kindling" is the work of a California newspaper writer, Charles Kenyon. ..."
3. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"Or are ye deaf to bright-helm'd Hector's shouts, Threatening to burn the galleys,
and with cheers kindling his host ? His voice is loud enow : To no sweet ..."
4. A History of the United States of America, on a Plan Adapted to the Capacity by Charles Augustus Goodrich (1847)
"The house was kindling, and the savages stood ready to destroy the first that
should open the door to escape. At thin awful moment, a torrent of rain ..."
5. A General Abridgment and Digest of American Law: With Occasional Notes and by Nathan Dane (1824)
"... or stable of another within the curtilage of any dwelling-house ; and by the
kindling of such fire such meeting-house, or other building erected for ..."
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